HE chose me~

So much excitement and promise in this verse.

To think that Jesus Christ would seek

and chose, a sinner such as I.

But, to promise to give what I ask

for in my Father's name, is truly amazing.

The middle part, my part

my responsibility, a three-fold

in requirement...

go

 bear fruit

ask

Wishing you a wonderful weekend

of discovering HIS beauty & grace

and in return worshipping God,

the Giver and Our Creator.

Mighty is our God

Recently while visiting our son,

he and I drove down to the river one evening,

and of course I haven't learned to carry

my camera everywhere I go.

He reminded me of my phone camera.

The sunset gave the side of the bridge the warmest glow.

I seemed small from where my feet stood.

A few days after arriving back home,

I transferred the picture from the phone to the computer.

As I opened the picture and saw how the

bridge was the focal point of the evening sun,

I was reminded of God's strength.

What comfort and peace we can have resting

in His might.  He is working all to our good.

Heartaches, Hardships, and Trials

require our dependence upon Him to show HIS strength.

I have faced some large, overwhelming circumstances

in my lifetime, not as great as some may have faced, but have

looked back and questioned how did I make it through?

It was my Lord and Saviour who showed His strength.

Who provided the peace in the midst of it all.

His word is so real for today.

2 Corinthians 12:9 speaks of HIS strength and power.

I've shared the following passage from The Message translation.

But HE said to me,

My grace

(my favor and loving-kindness and mercy)

is enough for you

[sufficient against any danger

 and enables you to bear the trouble manfully]:

for My strength and power are made perfect

(fulfilled and completed)

and show themselves most effective in [your] weakness.

Therefore, I will all the more gladly glory in my weakness

and infirmities, that the strength and power of Christ

(the Messiah) may rest

(yes, may pitch a tent over and dwell) upon me!

Wishing you a weekend filled

with renewed strength.

Karen

Linking to the following: Spiritual Sundays, Scripture & Snapshot

late for one, on time for the other....

Almost too late for the Cloche Party!

But, I've arrived!

And I'm going to another party

over At the Picket Fence.

I promised Marty over at A Stroll thru life

I would come.

This unique wire cloche was found at Tuesday Morning.

The nest with the little blue eggs was purchased

at a friend's shop Stephanie's Shenanigans in Louisville, MS.

I've played around with this cloche.

Just could not find the right item to place under

the wire.  I have tried a candle and have

even tried the rabbits.  But, I believe

the nest looks the best.

It is sitting on top of the buffet under the gazebo.

While taking the photos for the cloche party,

I snapped a few of my bloomers.

I do not know what this little treasure is called

but, definitely kin to moss ross.

I love the fact two bright colors in one bloom.

The geraniums have shown out this year. 

But, I wanted you to see my old church house too.

I turned around to reach for the tripod

and this little fellow had found a resting spot.

Happy Friday

&

Have a wonderful weekend!

Karen

Linking to the following:

Sweetness...

...the aroma was heavenly...

...juicy...

...no need for this...

I'm sure some prefer

do you eat yours with salt?

...memories from long ago...

Daddy would hold & tilt

and

I would drink the juice to my heart's tummy's content.

This is my nephew's son.

My dad would have enjoyed him so much!

Simple Pleasures

 =

Sweet Juicy Watermelon

Sweet Precious Memories

Sweet Baby "Elbow Sugar"

I'll be joining the others on Thursday

for Simple Pleasures.

Rest~

Sharing with the others at

Katie's.

 I pray you are enjoying Sunday,the day created for Rest.

Karen

Captured beauty & blessings

Corn Tassel Sunset

Memory Garden Beauty

Dill Blooms in the Sprinkler

Blue Bad Boy

Petal Memories

Music to my Ears

Drops of Kindness

Freedom Fun

Evening Beauty

Waiting the taste of Summer

I am thankful for eyesight & hearing

 to behold

all the wonderful things

 Our Creator

has given me to see & hear this past week.

Perspective Changer

Take time to slow & enjoy

the Simple Pleasures that surround.

Have a wonderful rest of the week & weekend.

Karen

I'll not be sharing a post next week because of a much needed family visit.

~~FaSt FoUrTh FaRe~~

We were "SO BLESSED" this afternoon!

An afternoon thunderstorm blew in bringing

temps down from 96 to 78.

Quickly, while the hubby was grilling

I threw the tablesetting together under the gazebo on the deck.

(these little metal flags were purchased at Dollar General)

I had some Americana items grouped together

 in the kitchen for the month of July.

I brought them along with the lamp to the table

 and added a denim table cloth and red check napkins.

The antique corn dishes are one of my favorite items

 in my kitchen cupboards!

Just a little closer view of my tricked up napkin ring. :-)

NOW, for the menu:

fresh corn from the garden

shish-ka-bobs

grilled pineapple

iced sweet tea

The pineapple was so juicy!

The table was cleared and we played a few rounds of Skip-Bo.

What a fun and relaxing day!

Most of the time I don't take the time

 to add the special "little" touches,

but I'm learning that each time we share a meal

 it should be

acknowledged as "special"!

I'm joining the others this week for some really great parties.

You are welcome to visit.

Just click on the links below and see what the other's

are bringing to the parties!

 

 

We Hold These....

So appropriate for this month.

In my ramblings with company,

we spent the day in West Point, MS.

This store front window to the Hardware Store

was adorned with the second sentence of

The United States Declaration of Independence

known as The Preamble.

Remember memorizing this in school?

The students of a local school had decorated

the store fronts in this small town.

I did not bring my camera with me,

this was taken with my phone.

 I would have loved to have taken some

more pictures of the other windows.

Happy 4th of July!