Follow The Lord

It has been some time since I have been led to post on my blog. I apologize for not posting sooner. A lot has been going on and I have been letting other things take precedence over my blog posting. But I felt led to post this wee AM hours of the morning so here I am posting.

It rained earlier and was about 45 degrees. Right now it is freezing rain and sleet that is falling as the temperatures have dropped into the lower 30's degrees. it is supposed to turn to snow. This is Kentucky, where in the course of a days span the weather can change so suddenly it will run from one condition of the weather end to the other in extremes. The old saying is that if you do not like the weather in Kentucky hang around and it will change in a few minutes. During my lifetime in Kentucky I have noticed this a lot and it is true. Our weather changes quickly and abruptly. In part it is due to where Kentucky is geographically located. It is part South, part North, Part East, and part West. All the different climates seem to meet here in Kentucky.

I have always been fascinated by how the Lord works in such mysterious ways that the weather He makes to change from one moment being sunny and warm and then a few hours later the temperatures drop and it sleets and snows. I am thankful that God is in control of the weather and all things. He knows what He is doing and there is a purpose in everything He does and says. I am thankful for this. we may not always see the purpose that the Lord has in what He does, says, or makes to be, but it is not for us to know unless He chooses to reveal it unto us.

All things happen in this life, we live, for a reason. As it says in the holy Bible, God's Word, there is a season for everything. Everything under the sun there is a purpose for and a season for.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 1) To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:

2) A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;

3) A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;

4) A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;

5) A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;

6) A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;

7) A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;

8) A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.

The Lord teaches us in and through His Word and Holy Spirit. There is much wisdom to earn and live by within the pages of the Holy Bible. The problem is that not many people are wise enough to truly grasp, retain, hold dear to one's heart and soul, and live by what the Bible tells us. We could all do with a little more of adhering to what the Lord instructs us to do and to live how He instructs us to live within the pages of His Word, the Holy Bible.

II Timothy 3:14-17 14) But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;

15) And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus.

16) All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

17) That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works. I will leave you with these words, follow that which is good, that which is pure, and that which is true. Follow God/ Jesus Christ/ Father Creator. He will never lead you astray.

Warriors For Christ Prayer Request

Dear Brother and Sisters,

We have some very important ministry prayer needs, and we ask you to join us in asking Him to supply our them– this is His ministry!

• We need to replace the desk top computer that is used for the “Warriors for Christ Online” –ministry. This includes our WFC Website, the New WFC Facebook, and Prayer Circle etc. The computer that we are using is now about 6+ years old and is going slower and slower. We are concerned about it crashing.
• We really need a volunteer to help us do our accounting. We need someone with experience in QuickBooks so that we will be able to apply for grants to fund future needs such as publishing, finishing our headquarters, recruiting and training Regional Directors etc.
• Please also pray for Jan’s health and that the Lord will bring more office help; we are so blessed that there is so much to do that it is hard to keep up with it all.

Thanks for ALL your support of Warriors for Christ’s Vision of Native Discipleship.

Gordon Shadburne

Executive Director

7026 Highway 20, Port Townsend, WA. 98368

Phone 1- 360- 379 - 4668

Email: warrior@wfconline.org Website: www.wfconline.org

Warriors For Christ Internship

Just wanted to share this with you all. If you know of anyone who wants to do a student internship this is an excellent opportunity to assist in a missionary way. It will also give the opportunity to help work with the Native Americans and assist those who work in this ministry. If you are interested please contact Brother Gordon or Sister Jan Shadburne for further details concerning this. For more information, email or phone: warrior@wfconline.org or 360- 379-4668. Please see our website www.wfconline.org

Below is a listing of student internships available through Warriors for Christ for 2010-11 school year. Please- promote / copy / and send this information to students that you think may be interested in working with Warriors for Christ for their student ministries practicum. (A word document is attached for copying/posting)



Student internship positions available:



INTERNET FOLLOW UP COORDINATOR

Job description: Support WFC’s webmaster in editing and updating our website, including guestbook, prayer board, blog/ update, resource page, etc.
Responsibilities include: editing content of website, adding entries to the guestbook, adding prayer requests, adding links to our resource page, developing and posting videos, posting pictures. Position could include some writing; cultural, history, discipleship and evangelism material.
Also, coordinate follow up on Warriors for Christ's New Facebook; building relationships and doing direct ministry.
Responsibilities include: Follow up with emails received; prayer requests, questions, counseling needs, networking, cultural and family – relationship counsel. Relationship building through emails/Facebook and phone calls – past and present contacts made through WFC’s website.



DESKTOP PUBLISHING COORDINATOR
Job description: Assisting in the publication of Warriors for Christ discipleship course “Walking the New Path”, evangelistic tracts, and ministry development brochures.
Tasks include: final editing, adding graphics, formatting, and assistance in printing – publishing. Position could include distribution of materials, both through mail and internet.

INTERNET DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Job description: Assist in networking through Facebook and Warriors for Christ's website as an outreach for Warriors for Christ.
Responsibilities include: developing Facebook, and website and updating content; i.e. posting pictures, posting videos, and other networking tasks. Introducing Warriors for Christ to denominations and other mission organizations, etc.

DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Job description: Help develop Warriors for Christ’s financial base through individuals, churches, organizations, businesses, and foundations.
Responsibilities include: contacting individuals, churches, organizations, businesses, and foundations through correspondence, phone, email, and in person, help with the development of printed information about Warriors for Christ for these purposes.

ONLINE DISCIPLESHIP DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Job description: develop, initiate, and coordinate an online discipleship course using Warriors for Christ’s “Walking the New Path”.
Responsibilities include: research – find a simple, but usable program that would be culturally sensitive for Native Americans, add to the WFC website this course, coordinate and assist in the follow up of people taking the above discipleship course.

HEADQUARTERS STUDENT INTERNSHIPS
Warriors for Christ is a Native American Discipleship ministry located in Port Townsend, WA.

The vision of Warriors for Christ is to provide culturally sensitive, effective discipleship materials, and training for Native Americans.
It would be helpful if the student is able to work with computers, Facebook, WFC Website, and with construction projects. We will in turn offer Discipleship through Warriors for Christ's Walking the New Path. It will be a time to focus on the Lord and His Word. Through this experience they will be equipped and encouraged to accept the Lord's calling on their life.

We are located on Puget Sound, just outside the historic seaport of Port Townsend. There will be plenty of time for recreation too which could include: camping, sightseeing, sailing, hiking. See the following link for more information. http://www.ptguide.com/Warriors for Christ can provide food and lodging; stay with us for a week to a month or longer.

For more information, email or phone: warrior@wfconline.org or 360- 379-4668. Please see our website www.wfconline.org

Warriors For Christ On Facebook

I WOULD LIKE TO INTRODUCE YOU TO

WARRIORS FOR CHRIST

Christian Discipleship ministry for Native Americans.

VISION

Warriors for Christ's vision is to assist the local Indian church, both on reservations and in urban areas / discipling Native Christians who then can effectively train others in God's Word.

MISSION STATEMENT

To encourage and strengthen spiritual growth of Native Americans through evangelism and discipleship training.
To strengthen and plant Native churches on Indian reservations and urban areas throughout North America.

New Facebook for Warriors for Christ

We are very excited to tell you that Warriors for Christ has just added a NEW WFC Facebook to the "wide world" of the internet.

Please come by and check it out - just type in "Warriors for Christ and look for the teepee.

On the Warriors for Christ Facebook see: comments of fellow Native Christians, add your input to the "Discussion" page, see the native photo albums - as we add new pictures, WFC Events, and important Native/Christian Links. So come by, become a fan, and write on our "wall". Then, please tell others of WFC's new Facebook page.

PLEASE COME BY FOR A VISIT AT OUR WEBSITE AT

WWW.WFCONLINE.ORG

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

GORDON E.SHADBURNE

7026 Hwy 20., PORT TOWNSEND, WA., 98368

PHONE -360/379-4668

Email - warrior@wfconline.org

Warriors For Christ Summer Internship Ministry

WARRIORS FOR CHRIST
STUDENT INTERNSHIPS

Warriors for Christ would like to invite college students to work with us.

Warriors for Christ is a Native American Discipleship ministry located in Port Townsend, WA. The vision of Warriors for Christ is to provide culturally sensitive, effective discipleship materials, and training for Native Americans.

It would be helpful if the student is able to work with computers, Facebook, the WFC website, and construction projects. We will in turn offer Discipleship through Warriors for Christ's Walking the New Path. It will be a time to focus on the Lord and His Word. Through this experience they will be equipped and encouraged to accept the Lord's calling on their life.

We are located on Puget Sound, just outside the historic seaport of Port Townsend. There will be plenty of time for recreation too which could include: camping, sightseeing, sailing, hiking. See the following link for more information. http://www.ptguide.com/

Warriors for Christ can provide food and lodging; stay with us for a week to a month.

For more information, email or phone: warrior@wfconline.org or 360- 379-4668. Please see our website www.wfconline.org

You and/or your family are also invited!

7026 Highway 20, Port Townsend, WA. 98368
Phone 1- 360- 379 - 4668

Email: warrior@wfconline.org Website: www.wfconline.org

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President:Gordon E. Shadburne

Vice President:Pastor Frank East
Cherokee/Apache

Secretary/Treasurer: Sandy Seubert
Omaha/Lakota/Creek

STAFF

Executive Director:Gordon E. Shadburne

Materials Coordinator:Jan Shadburne

Website Assistants:
Roger Houle
Gray Woolf
Melanie Wild Horse McCoy
Nancy Jean
Harry Harth
Kathy Waltrip

Regional Directors
~ Plains Region ~
Don & Sandy Seubert

Webmasters:
Daniel S. McClintock
Terry Whitsitt

Cyber Signals Editor:Daniel S. McClintock

ADVISORY BOARD:
Dr. Jay Durant, Choctaw
Gary Funmaker, Winnebago
Pastor Ken Pretty on Top, Crow
Pastor Dan Lundy, Siletz
Ray Perry, Navajo
Terry Whitsitt

Oregon Corporate Representative:Rosanne M. Paulson

Getting Too Comfortable

It has been a beautiful day today. The Lord blest us with a wonderful service this morning. The Church I attend is starting a Revival tomorrow night and the kiddo's and I are so looking forward to this. The whole Church is excited. We have been praying for a Revival for quite some time and the service this morning just let us know that it is time to start a revival in the community. I am praying for people to attend so the Word of the Lord can go out to them and bring them in to repentance and to renew and refresh/revive those that need it. God is awesome.

I went on a cleaning frenzy yesterday. I know the kiddo's will be surprised when they get back from the visit they had with their Dad this weekend. They told me I needed to rest and take a break while they were gone but I got more hyper than usual and one thing led to another. The good thing is that the house is nice and clean.

It was one of those times when you see your home as someone else would see it. We live in our home everyday so we get comfortable with how it becomes over time, the clutter, the dust, and so on. Sometimes it is a good thing to stop, step back and take a look at it, to see it with new eyes, and see what needs to be done to improve it.

This is sort of like our walk with God. Sometimes we need to stop and examine our self and see just where we are lacking in serving the Lord. Sometimes we get too comfortable in where we are, so we don't try to do anymore than we are already doing for the Lord. That is a fault within us. The Lord gave His all for us, so we should give our all for the Lord. If God calls us to do something in His service then we should do it, even if it brings us out of our comfort zone. We may not always want to do what the Lord leads us to do but we should, for a certainty, do what He is bidding us to do. We are in His service. We are His children. He will not ask more of us than we can do. If He leads us to it, He will provide the means to get us through it.

I thank God for being. Every breath that we breathe we should be praising the Lord for it. For it is He Who gives us the breath we breathe. If it were not for Him we would be nothing and we would have no hope. But with, in, through, and of Him we have hope. That hope is Jesus Christ. I thank God for all. God is awesome!!!

My Daughter's Blog

I wanted to post the link to my daughter, Elizabeth's, blog. Todays blog entry is amusing yet a little satirical as it is easy to see where the future could lead us to as far as robotics and technology goes. I found it a bit profound that my daughter, even though she meant her post in a non-serious manner, has some very interesting ways of looking at things. The link to her blog post is below. I hope you all enjoy reading it.

http://impling.blogspot.com/2010/05/why-robots-taking-over-world-isnt-so.html


I am proud of my daughter. God has blest me in and with my children and I thank God for them.
Have an awesome rest of the week in the Lord.

Blessings,
Nancy

Tabitha Is Coming Home

I wanted to let all know, so that we can praise the Lord together, that Tabitha has been located and is on her way home. I want to extend a personal thank you to everyone who has offered up prayers concerning this issue and for all the tips that were received. Our God is awesome. He is to be praised. We must offer up our voices, our hearts, and our souls in acknowledgment and rejoicing in the Lord. He knows what is best and He is God. He is in control.

Please continue to keep us all in your prayers as we will be faced with trials and tribulations. Keep Tabitha in your prayers for her to repent and ask the Lord into her life as Saviour and Redeemer. With God all things are possible. We must have faith and believe for and in the Lord. What He says He will do, He will do.

Thanks, again, to everyone for their prayers and tips. I thank God for each one of you. You are blessings to my family and I. Praise the Lord. All praise, honor, and glory are due God the Father, the Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.

My Niece Is Missing

My 17 year old niece Tabitha Renee Decker is missing. She has been missing since Wednesday, April 7, 2010. She has contacted her mother but did not inform her of her whereabouts. She is still missing. She was last seen driving her brilliant teal blue Ford Mustang. She has dark brown hair And hazel eyes. She also goes by Tabitha Marcum or Tabbi.

She has been reported to be in the accompaniment of two men in their early 20's and another female. We do know the names of the others finally and a search is on for them. There have been no reported sightings of them or the Mustang. I have posted some recent pictures of Tabitha below. Some are with her hair up and some with it down. She is a girl that can attain various looks with her hair being different and makeup different. Please if you have seen her contact the Kentucky State Police at (502) 583-8061or 1-800-543-7723 missing person hotline. Also contact cell phone # 270-317-2290 if you have any info that may help locate Tabitha.


Please keep my niece and our family in your prayers. Thank you for your prayers.

Blessings,
Nancy

Errands And Planting

Yesterday the children and I went to town as we had some errands to run. We stopped at Tractor Supply to pick up chicken feed and bedding for them as well as grit. Chicks, especially, need grit to aid in the digestion of their feed. Birds have a gizzard that their food is ground in by the contracting of this strong muscular type apparatus. But in order to properly grind the feed they need to eat grit, which is either ground shell or ground granite. I feed the ground granite to aid in their digestion as they need it. If they do not get the proper amount of grit in their gizzard the feed can become balled in it and cause death in a bird. All birds need some form of grit, especially those you raise on a farm if they are kept in a pen and not allowed to run free range. Where we are we can not let our chickens run due to predators. We have cats which will get the chickens as well as our dogs like to chaise them. There are coyotes, bob cats and cougars here also. The occasional wolf wonders up from the Land Between The Lakes area sometimes, to where we live. We used to have black bears around here but have not seen one in the past few years. Maybe they have moved on. But we have to keep our chickens safe due to these predators, and in order to do so we have to keep them in a pen that the children and I built for them.

While in town Zak bought some Pansies and Violas. He saves up his money to buy vegetables and flower seeds and plants. That is what he enjoys doing. I am thankful that he spends his money on things that will pay for them self in the long run. When we got home we planted the Pansies and Violas. The yard is starting to look pretty with all the flowers that have come up recently and that we have planted. They are blooming and budding. Soon it will be time to mow the lawn. The Lord has truly blest us with so many things to enjoy and partake of.

Zak and I walk around our small property each day to see what new things are growing and blooming. It is so nice to watch things come back to life, life renewed, after the winter slumber it is awakening from. Elizabeth's " Oriental Garden " is starting to take shape. The Forsythia is blooming and the Snow Drop Lilies are coming up. The Pampas Grass is growing well. The Stargazer Lily is not coming up yet and I am worried about it as one of our cats broke it off last year and it may have caused the Lily to die out. I hope not as Zak is the one who gave it to his sister as a gift. But all things happen for a reason. God is in control.

I have to share something with you that happened last year in the garden. I had planted some pumpkin seeds for Zak as he was wanting me to grow some pumpkins for him. The seeds sprouted and grew. All but one plant eventually died out but this one plant had one pumpkin on it. One day as I was hoeing and weeding the garden I accidentally chopped off the root of the pumpkin vine. I told Zak and apologized. He came out to the garden to see the damage that I had done. The vine was cut clean through with no root on it. I dug a hole and stuck the cut vine end into the ground. Then Zak and I prayed together over the pumpkin and asked the Lord for it to grow roots and prosper for Zak and to let it be done to increase Zak's faith in the Lord. Well guess what? That pumpkin grew into a nice sized pumpkin. It weighed about 20 pounds. When we harvested it I pulled up the vine. The cut end did not have any roots on it. What had grown roots was the vine itself up closer to the pumpkin. There were also roots running on the ground under the pumpkin itself that had ran from the vine that the pumpkin was growing on. The Lord heard and answered our prayer. Zak's faith was increased.

I knew that the Lord would answer our prayer for I have been witness to a lot of answered prayer in the course of my 47 years. I myself am a prayer that was answered, several times over. I would not be alive today if the Lord had not heard and answered the prayers of all the people who daily pray for me. I thank God for loving us so much that he cares for us in all the ways He does. I thank God for hearing and answering prayers. I recall the verses in the Bible, God's Holy Word, about having faith as the grain of a mustard seed. The things one could do if they but had faith the grain of a mustard seed. It just shows that we do not have very much faith. We all need more faith in the Lord. All things are possible with, in and of God. I am thankful that my children daily have their faith increased in Him. Faith, something we all need more of.


Matthew 17:20
20)And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I sayunto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.

Luke 17:6
6)And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you.





Blessings,
Nancy

Fellowship and Communing

We had a great service yesterday at the Church we sang at. The Lord blest us. Dad was even able to sing two songs with us and that was something that got the whole Church happy as he testified before he sang with us of what the Lord had recently brought him through. It is a wonderful blessing to be able to sing with my Dad, again. It is a wonderful blessing to be able to sing the Lord's praises and lift our voices up to prayer and praise of Him through and in song. God is faithful and I praise Him for this. We also had great fellowship with everyone after the service as they had prepared a big meal in the Churches basement recreation hall.

Brother Mack, who is the Pastor of the Church we sang at, has been a friend of our families for more then 25 years. He and his wife, Anna Mae, are good people. When you are around them you can just feel their devotion to and for the Lord as it shines in them. I love them so much and thank God for them.

I enjoy fellowshipping with the Lord's children for they do have the joy of their salvation within them. That is what is wrong with so many people today, they have lost the joy of their salvation. There is no reason for us to complain or be sad as we have the Lord in our lives. We should be happy and share the happiness of the Lord in our heart and soul with others, so that they might come to know the Lord and want that happiness and joy within their heart and soul.

On the way home the children and I went the route that took us across Rough River Dam and into the Rough River State Park area. It had been years since we had last been there so I drove down to the lowest level of the dam. We walked around it and looked at the water that is being let out of the dam in preparation for the spring rains that will soon be coming. Then we drove over to the camping area and parked the SUV and walked around for a bit.

We came upon the nature trail and I asked the children if they wanted to hike it and they said yes but Elizabeth was concerned as I had worn a red velvet skirt, white blouse and low heels to the singing. I assured her that I would be fine. I am a tomboy at heart, I grew up on a farm. I love to hike no matter what I am wearing. ( I can imagine the faces of others if they had seen us hiking through the nature trail with me in a red velvet skirt, white blouse and heels. We had the trail all to ourselves though. It was awesome.)So we set off across the wooden plank bridge that was partially dilapidated due to nature having it's way upon it. Then up the hill and through the woods we took off following the nature trail. It was so beautiful out in the woods. The birds were singing, the brooks were flowing over the rocks and making the music that only babbling brooks can make. The entire trail from start to finish is about 3 miles. It starts and finishes at the same point so it is a circular route even though it winds through the woods and up and down hills, rocks and trees. We crossed at least 5 different wood plank bridges that served as passage over streams. It was so invigorating and refreshing, at the same time, to be out in the woods that the Lord has created for our enjoyment and use. God is awesome.

The children and I stopped several times to just take the time to look around and listen to the birds chirping, woodpeckers pecking on the trees, the wind blowing through the trees, the brooks flowing, and so much more that it opened the senses up to the wonderful glory of the Lord. We also came upon a little one room cabin, that the park has restored. We went inside and looked around at the fireplace, the one window, the two doors, directly opposite each other, and the way it was constructed. It had a sense of peace about it. Elizabeth made the comment, several times, while we were on our hike that next time we need to bring our cameras with us to take some pictures. There were so many beautiful opportunities to take pictures on our hike. But for this time we just took the time to enjoy it all and see it for the beauty that God has created it to be.

When we returned to the SUV we were all three happy and we were not tired. We were refreshed, invigorated and at peace with and in the Lord. Our God is amazing. He created this world for our benefit. We need to not abuse it but to take care of it. The Lord provides. He will nourish not only your body, but also your heart and your soul if you will let Him. The Lord presents so many opportunities for us each day. Stop and take the time to listen to the wind blowing through the trees, the birds singing. Stop and smell a flower blooming, or to listen to a brook as it courses over the rocks and along it's winding path. Watch a leaf float upon the waters surface as it drifts upon the current of the stream. All of this is to bring you peace and enjoyment. You will be amazed at the difference you feel within yourself if you but take the time to enjoy what the Lord has given us to enjoy. I praise the Lord for His many blessings and all that He is and does for us, all, daily.

Wow!!!

I was going to write about something that was on my mind when something else popped into my head and I forgot what I was originally going to say. Oh well, that is the way it goes sometimes.


Too often, we tend to act within the moment, instead of waiting as we should, to make an important decision. How many times, after you did something, do you ask yourself," Now why didn't I wait before I decided to do that?" How many times have you looked back in hindsight and realized that you had made a mistake because you responded or acted in haste ? Think about it for a moment. Too often we do act out in haste and cause our self more problems then we should.

We need to learn to wait and not make hasteful /split second decisions. We need to stop, to think, and to pray about each decision we are about to make. If we do stop, think, and pray then we are giving thought to what we are doing and we are seeking the Lord's guidance in it. If we seek the Lord's guidance He will give it to us. Proverbs 3:5-7 tells us to trust in the Lord and to acknowledge Him in all thy ways. He will direct our paths if we do as He instructs us to do.

Proverbs 3:5-7
5) Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6) In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. 7) Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.

Putting your faith and trust in the Lord is what must be done in all things, in all ways, and all areas of our lives. God will not lead us wrong. It is self that leads us astray from where God wants us to be. It is self that gets in the way of the Lord's leading. We all need to get self out of the way and do as the Lord asks us to do in His Word, the Holy Bible.

Next time you decide to take things into your own hands, next time you decide to act in haste, next time you decide to do something that the Lord would not approve of, stop, think, and pray. Wait upon the Lord and the answer He has for you. Why settle for less when what God has to offer, and directs you to, is the best ? Seek the Lord with all thine heart, with all thine soul, with all thine mind and focus upon Him and you will see that by waiting upon the Lord you will be rewarded in ways that you could never have imagined before. The Lord will prosper you, provide for you, and sustain you. He will be your everything if you allow Him to be.

Don't act in haste. Don't make decisions on the spur of the moment. Always take the time to stop, think, and pray and let God lead thine way. You will not go wrong following the Lord Jesus Christ for He is the Way, the Truth, and the Light/Life for all who choose to follow Him. Follow God's lead.

The Blessing of New Snow

It has been awhile since I have written. Please forgive me for this. It seems I have been busy in what the Lord would have me to be doing at this point. The Lord knows of it all. The Lord is good and His mercy endureth forever.

We had our first snow of the New Year yesterday. It is so beautiful out. It is not much snow, maybe 2 inches as of right now. We are expected to get another 1 to 2 inches by tomorrow. Then it is supposed to stop and warm up next week, midweek.

The thing of it is, we need to enjoy the snow while it is here. Enjoy the beauty and yes, the blessing of the snow. A lot of people complain about the snow and the rain when we receive a lot of it. Yes, it may cause some problems and some inconveniences but we need the snow and the rain that the Lord blesses us with. Snow, like rain, gives us moisture for our land. Our land needs this moisture to help produce anything that is grown on it. The grass, the trees, the garden, the crops, the animals all are sustained by the water that comes from the snow and rain. We need it to survive as well.

So then why do we complain about it ? In truth we are a people of whining. We do not appreciate what we have. We are not truly thankful for the blessings that the Lord blesses us with. Think on this wise. We are no different then the children of Israel when the Lord led them and provided their needs the 40 years they traveled in the wilderness from Egypt. They complained and always found fault or something wrong in their journey to the promised land. Now think about it. We do the same thing daily.

In our daily life, we are complainers, instead of being gracious acceptors of the blessings God gives us. We complain about the weather, we complain about not having enough time to do things we want to do. We complain about traffic, we complain about anything there is opportunity to complain about.

We live in a world of technology, yet we still complain. Our forefathers and mothers did not have all these modern gadgets that we have and they got along fine and they complained a lot less because they relied upon the Lord to provide for them and thanked the Lord for that provision. In this modern technological age we live in we have gotten away from God and His Word. We think ourselves more educated and better off without the Lord. Well I got news for you. We are lost and on a direct path to hell if we do not keep God in our daily lives and world.

Stop being a complainer and get with God. The Lord Jesus is the sustainer so why be a complainer ? If you have God in your life and a relationship with the Lord as your Saviour then you have all you need. God will supply your true needs. You have to trust in Him and know, believe that He will do what He says He will do in His Word, the Holy Bible.

The children of Israel saw all these miracles that the Lord performed yet they grumbled and complained. For their unfaithfulness to God they were made to wander the wilderness for 40 years and the original ones never saw the promised land. Now think about us and the way we daily complain about what the Lord has blest us with. Are we any different than the children of Israel, who were God's chosen people? The Lord punished them for their groaning's and complaining's against Him. Even Moses did not enter the promised land because he did not hold up God when he should have. We all let God down when we complain about the blessings He blesses us with. Next time before you complain, stop and think about the blessing that you are getting ready to complain about and thank God for it.

You say why should I thank God that I have a flat tire on my car or thank Him for the car trouble I am having? Did you ever think that just maybe the Lord was keeping you where you are a little while longer to prevent you from being in an accident on down the road ? Hmmm!!!
You say why should I thank God for being behind this slow driver who speeds up every time I get to a place where I might have been able to pass them and it keeps me from passing them ? Maybe the Lord knows something you do not and it is being done for your own protection. Don't complain because there is always a reason for what is happening. God knows of what lies ahead of us, we do not. God can see all things, the future, the past, the present and He knows all, we do not and can not. The Lord is protecting us even when we do not realize it. Next time you have car trouble, a flat tire, get behind that slow driver, thank God for it and remember God has a reason for all things and can find the reason in all things, we can not.

Thank the Lord for that snow and rain the next time you start to complain. Yes, we had a horrible ice storm here in Kentucky and the county I live in was the hardest hit. I did not complain about being without electricity for 3 weeks. I thanked God for keeping me and my children and everyone else safe. I thank God for all the people, friends, family, neighbors, strangers, brothers and sisters in Christ who reached out to so many. I thank God for the wake up call of that ice storm as it brought a lot of people to Him in their time of need. There is always a blessing to be found in the midst of something you are complaining about. Look for the blessing amidst the thing you are complaining about and you will find it if you truly seek it with the Lord.


Romans 8:27-28 27) And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.
28) And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

Proverbs 3:5-8 5) Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

6) In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

7) Be not wise in thine own eyes: fear the Lord, and depart from evil.

8) It shall be health to thy navel, and marrow to thy bones.