No one has ever seen God.

 But if we love each other, 

God lives in us, 

and his love is brought 

to full expression

 in us.

~ 1 John 4:12, NLT

Love to all along the trail of life, 

Norm

"Life, more than a walk in the park..."

I spotted an elderly couple out for a stroll in a local park.  As I watched them , I was aware that they seemed to be in no hurry, and that they stopped momentarily to maybe enjoy their surroundings, pointing out various interesting sights on the trail.  I also wondered what was going through their minds.

Every time I see this image, in my mind, I am reminded of several things 

about my own journey through life:

I can look back, or continue to seek out the path before me.

I can always take the easy way through, or I can veer off the beaten path

 to find new discoveries.

I must always be aware of obstacles that might trip me up.

I can stop and rest, and take time to enjoy life, 

and be happy where I am at, or walk on past,

 ignoring the blessings of each new step.

I can drink in God's blessings, or I can just simply get to the end of my road.

I can go it alone, or have someone by my side to share the journey with.

Even when it seems as though I am walking alone, 

I can always rely on God's hand to steady and guide me,

and look to Him for direction.

LOVE TO ALL, NORM

Sunday 10/23/2011

Don't use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.

~ Ephesians 4:29, NLT

Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people.

~ Colossians 3:23, NLT

Sunday 10/9/2011

And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.

~ Romans 8:28, NLT

New Living Translation 
When you are harvesting your crops and forget to bring in a bundle of grain from your field, don't go back to get   it. Leave it for the foreigners, orphans, and widows. Then the LORD your God will bless you in all you do.

Deuteronomy 24:19

God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can't take credit for this; it is a gift from God.

~ Ephesians 2:8, NLT