Do you worry?

I have to confess, that sometimes I worry. This week I received an email from a friend that said “ An Angel says, 'Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice.” That makes sense doesn’t it??

This is the chorus to one of my favorite hymns:

Here’s the background information about the song:

Mrs. William Stillman Martin had experienced the protecting hand of the Lord during an illness. The incident was so precious to her that she wrote the song, “God Will Take Care of You.”

Once she visited a friend, and related her story and hoping in some way to help relieve the friend’s depressed state. After hearing the story, the friend said, “You know, I shouldn’t worry, should I? We are promised in the Bible that God watches over the little sparrows.”

They then had a little time of rejoicing over God’s wonderful watchful care and protection. When she arrived home, Mrs. Martin sat down and penned this song.

Why should I feel discouraged, why should the shadows come,
Why should my heart be lonely, and long for heaven and home,
When Jesus is my portion? My constant friend is He:
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

Refrain

I sing because I’m happy,
I sing because I’m free,
For His eye is on the sparrow,
And I know He watches me.

“Let not your heart be troubled,” His tender word I hear,
And resting on His goodness, I lose my doubts and fears;
Though by the path He leadeth, but one step I may see;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

Refrain

Whenever I am tempted, whenever clouds arise,
When songs give place to sighing, when hope within me dies,
I draw the closer to Him, from care He sets me free;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me;
His eye is on the sparrow, and I know He watches me.

Refrain

Knowing that God’s eye is on the sparrow is a comfort to me!

Hope you have a blessed and restful Sunday!

Diane

Noah Today

Here's a link worth peeking at.
Hope you have a wonderful, restful Sunday!
diane

http://home.att.net/~hideaway_today/t133/noah.htm

Something to Think about

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=piuoGb-Nhfw


My cousin posted this video on Facebook, and I wanted to share it with all of my blogging friends. It is worth your time!

I am a little behind in my blogging these days, and in visiting other blogs.
If I have won a giveaway of yours, an award, or if you have tagged me, please don't give up on me. I'll get around to posting it and giving you a proper thank you!
Blogger ate about 3 of my posts that I had spent some time on, and I haven't had time to redo them.

Connor spent 2 nights with us this weekend, and Cooper was here Friday night...so, I have been otherwise occupied!

Thanks for stopping by! Hope your Sunday is restful and peaceful!
Diane

A prayer request for a hurting family

I would like to share a blog with you that I discovered yesterday. My cousin sent me this link, and I really am at a loss for words. This blog is written by a young mother who has just lost her young daughter to meningitis, and now her little boy is sick.
I hope it is appropriate to post this link. I have noticed that many of you are Christians, and your strong faith is evident on your blogs. I thought some of you might be able to pray for this family. Her posts are a little lengthy, but you won't forget what you read. Have some tissue handy...you will need it.
She pours her heart out, and her faith is an inspiration to us all.
http://www.billyandhopeatchison.blogspot.com/

Reflections on Bible School

I have to confess that I was a little 'cranky' about working in Bible School this year. The director (who did a outstanding job) moved the time to night...and I was used to mornings. I was still recouping from my eye surgery, and on and on!
But in spite of my attitude, Bible School was a great success and the Lord blessed me with a great week. Young couples that normally don't get to work cheerfully took on jobs and did a great job!
I worked in crafts, and Connor was in the 5 year old group. He had a group of wonderful leaders! Here are some pics:

Connor helping us set up

Connor with a new friend

Connor and Mimi

At the end of the week, Connor said "Bible school has been so much fun! I want to go again!" all said with a big hug for me!

I am so thankful I had the chance to take him, and for the Lord's forgiveness in my lack of joy!