The Power of Prayer

Week 11-

Fall is here already and the weather has been outstanding, and I soak in every moment of God's beauty that I can. I am realizing the power of prayer, and how I am really experiencing right now. We are almost at the halfway mark, and life is wonderful. I love everything about today. My God, my communion with family, friends, church, my husband, my children, my job (SO FUN!), my house...with the 11 year old futon comfy as ever and going strong, my fleece pajamas, my tea...the list goes on. I only need the first 1, the rest is just a huge undeserved blessing. It's quiet and I am alone here, but I am not lonely. God is taking care of me and the boys and I know it is because of answered prayers and His grace. This journey I am on has given me a whole new appreciation and appetite for life, a new perspective, and I am rejoicing. Believe  me when I say, there are times..I call them moments..that it can be trying, but they pass...and then comes more grace. I want to Shout to the Lord and sing His praises all day long, He is GOOD.  I end this evenings post with a favourite Psalm...

                                                                  

Psalm 121

A song of ascents.

 ¹ I lift up my eyes to the hills—

       where does my help come from?

 ² My help comes from the LORD, 

       the Maker of heaven and earth.

 ³ He will not let your foot slip— 

       he who watches over you will not slumber;

 ⁴ indeed, he who watches over Israel 

       will neither slumber nor sleep.

 ⁵ The LORD watches over you— 

       the LORD is your shade at your right hand;

 ⁶ the sun will not harm you by day, 

       nor the moon by night.

 ⁷ The LORD will keep you from all harm— 

       he will watch over your life;

 ⁸ the LORD will watch over your coming and going 

       both now and forevermore.