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It's
already March! I'm thinking of flying a kite, but that would be difficult
with eight to 12 inches of snow covering most of the ground. I've been
looking over some of my favorite fishing locations but all I can see is
ice (save for the creeks and rivers). But that hasn't stopped me from
preparing. I've a new bag that will carry a folding chair, small folding
table, at least five rods and some other necessary items. Another bag will
soon be filled with plastic boxes of lures, hooks, weights, floats, and
much of the other items that make a day on the shore enjoyable. I've
collected some nice forked sticks and whittled them to a point, for
inserting into the earth to hold a rod as I sit, wait and enjoy.
Sometime soon, local lakes will be hot spots for friends and families to
gather, casting and reeling, enjoying each other's company and hoping for
a big catch. Some of us will release the game fish for another fight,
others will be filling freezers with delicious fresh caught pan fish and
some of us will enjoy time spent along the water's edge, contemplating the
majesty of God's creation, watching minks, birds and even insects doing
what they were created to do. I'm one of the 'all of the above' types. I
usually release most of my catch, but I'll keep a portion of my catch, to
enjoy and gain nourishment from.
God has ordained mankind to have dominion over the earth and all it's
creatures. This doesn't give us permission to mistreat or harm His
creation, but he has given sanction for us to care for it, while enjoying
it's bounty. We don't get it without price. Adam's sin brought toil, sweat
and some misery, but God's grace and mercy allows that we're blessed with
His bountiful and grand creation. With the dawning of Springtime near, my
mind races with images of fresh vegetables, blossoms, mushrooms, herbs and
the sounds of birds, squirrels and the roar of wind and whisper of a
gentle breeze. All these thing remind me of their creator; and that He
created me. My thoughts are turned to the fact that I am created in His
image, and He has given me His spirit. Spring reminds me of new birth,
baptism and the promise of Heaven for those of us who've accepted His gift
of ultimate new birth in Jesus. It's wondrous; the image of a kite,
fishing rod or spring wildflower can bring to mind; when God is central to
one's heart!
Randy S is to have open-heart surgery for an
arterial graft today. Please pray for Randy. Gary H is awaiting test
results after spots were found on his liver. He is a cancer survivor. Pray
for Rob P, who underwent surgery to resection and repair part of his
bowel. He is recovering but yesterday was in a lot of pain, due to not
getting his pain meds for a few hours. Jim B had a defibrillator implanted
and was home recovering. He said the worst of this is lying still and
waiting for the incision in his leg to heal. Pray for Mary (and Larry) C's
grandnephew, born February 21 and has been placed on a heart monitor. Pray
for his healing, his family and doctors. Jane C is recovering from back
surgery and except for a small leak of spinal fluid she is doing well.
Father, everything in creation reminds me of
Your majesty and grandeur. When I hear the wind, the song of birds, buzz
of a bee and see the colors of a rainbow in the sky, fur, skin or feathers
of Your creatures, I see, feel, taste and experience You; if I've allowed
You to be in the center of my heart and spirit. I confess I'm often
self-centered and leave You outside of my heart. I want to honor and
worship You more. Honoring You above all others, I pray Your kingdom to
come, Your will to be done in earth as in heaven. I ask for what I need
for the day, lead me to another direction when about to face temptation.
Keep me safe from the evil one. Forgive my sins as I also forgive other
sinners. I lift these loved ones, cares and concerns: Randy S, Gary H, Rob
P, Jim B, Mary (& Larry) C's Nephew, Jane C, Emily W, Jim V, Teresa,
John B, Nikki L, Team of Kairos #10, Barbara, Nikki L, Anna, Jim V, John
B, Vickie E, Ken S, Ladies of walk 58, Mr. & Mrs. Dewitt, Brandelyn N,
Claudia T, Chrissie, Tim H -sons & families, Bill C, Jim B, Mike S'
sister Tammy, Larry M, Tom G, Cindy S' grandfather Gerald, Johnnie W's s
son David (surgery), John C, Jonah Joser, Michelle C, Ashlie B, Pat D,
Roger D, Chris F, Maggie M, Victoria, Jen, Takin' The Streets Penny
ministry, Katy H - Grace - other parents & orphans, Gayla K, Doug
& Joanne F, Bill H, Katie V, Trina, Rick B, Joe D, Scott K, Eric K,
Megan D, Karen M, Jess P, Catie M, Tom McL, Bill C, Shawn - Heidi &
kids, Jason (in Texas), Becky M, Hunter H, Mable C, John D, Linda Z, John
W, Tom C, Diane (Texas), Dave W, Denise, Sherry, Curt H, Roy & Becky M
& their families, , Genie D, Barb W, Julie S & her family, Nancy
F, Naomi's Heart Mission, Patty B, Larry M, Tami - husband & family,
Jan F, Jason & Kristie, Walter M, Evan W, Dave H, Lori D, Rick F,
Sally W, Stacey S, Barron S, Jerry F, Brenda W, Diane F, Mary A, Susan
& family, Suveld & family, Alexia, and Vladimer, Terri & Doug
R, Eldon & Deloris R, Sondra F, Stacey F, Kevin, Scott K, Koster
family, Betsye A, Judy R, Mike, Solly (for liver), Ronda & John P,
Archie S, Roger D, M Roker, Michael V, Charlie M, Gerry, Patrice S, India
U, Sharon N, Nathan R, John D, Dean S, Amber & family, Maria - her
grandmother and son, Carol B, Lisa H, Aprilla, Jack, Tom & Marg, Tom
C, Dustin, Glen, Barry, Dylan, Robin & husband, all trying to end
addiction or habit, our families for salvation and guidance, those
grieving, depressed, fighting / working for freedom and safety from
terror, neglected / abused / missing children, God's servants and
churches, those looking for work, in rehab programs, our families and all
we hold dear in our hearts. I worship and pray with confidence and trust,
for Yours is the kingdom, the power and the glory forever.... Amen.
So God created man in his own image, in the
image of God created he him; male and female created he them. And God
blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and
replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the
sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth
upon the earth. And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing
seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the
which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.
And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to
every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have
given every green herb for meat: and it was so. And God saw every thing
that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the
morning were the sixth day. Genesis 1:27-31 KJV
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