Jesus Calling, January 22

Good Morning,

Peggy and I have found reading devotional books adds opportunity for a deeper more personal meaning to our relationships: our relationship with God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit; and our own relationship with each other.

The following devotion is from  Jesus Calling, Enjoy Peace in His Presence, by Sarah Young.  She writes her narratives as if Jesus was talking, based on her understanding of the Bible. Today's reading, January 22, pg 23, is based on Psalm 52:8 and Proverbs 3:5-6 (AMP) .

“Strive to Trust Me in more and more areas of your life. Anything that tends to make you anxious is a growth opportunity. Instead of running away from challenges, embrace them, eager to gain all the blessings I have hidden in the difficulties. If you believe that I am sovereign over every aspect of your life, it is possible to trust Me in all situations. Don't waste energy regretting the way things are or thinking about what might have been. Start at the present moment—accepting things exactly as they are—and search for My way in the midst of those circumstances.
      Trust is like a staff you can lean on, as you journey uphill with Me. If you are trusting in Me consistently, the staff will bear much of your weight as needed. Lean on, trust, and be confident in Me with all your heart and mind.”

Our prayer is asking God to give us the strength to trust in Him, for we are weak and He is strong.  I love that song, Jesus Loves Me.  

To learn more about the author, Sarah Young, click on the following link, https://www.biblegateway.com/blog/2015/10/jesus-calling-an-interview-with-sarah-young/

Your comments are welcomed. 

This is the day that the Lord has made, let us be glad and rejoice in it.

We love you,  Peggy and Jimmy

Celebrating New Year's Day, 1/1/2016

Hi Everyone,

Happy New Year 2016.  Peggy was doing her floor exercises in the living room and afterward she came into my office/bedroom and said she had a surprise for me and not to come out of my room.  As an ever obedient fiance, I obeyed.  It was well worth the suspense !!!!!

 Peggy comes into my office with this delectable appetizer and Club Soda drinks.  What a wonderful way to show her love for me.  While doing floor exercises, this thought came to her how to do something special for me.  She refers to this as a "God-thought."

Mom and Dad were enjoying our engaging moments as much as we were.
They enjoyed life and wanted their children to, too.

This is my sweetheart, the every amazing woman that enjoys making me happy.  

Thank you, my Peggy

The spoiling had only begun.  I had to stay in my room a while longer.  Then Peggy lovingly called to me and said the next course is ready, "Come my dear and eat with me".

 

Peggy loves to create luscious treats like this salad.  It was hmmm hmmm good. 

And to top it off, Peggy brought out this dish of Christmas cookies (made by her good friend, Kathy, from church).  Peggy made us Dunkin Donut coffee to go with those delicious cookies.

We love you all.  Have a wonderful New Year full of love.  Peggy and Jimmy