Hello, I am new here

[islandboy]

Debp, So glad you stopped by to post. I am sorry I am so long in answering. Been sick with a bad stomach infection, but i am back up and around again. Glad you liked the prayers and psalm.


May, It was so nice to have you post here. Thank you so much for your kind words of prayer. I trust in Jesus, and your right He will never
leave us, we are safe in our believing in Him. Please post again.



Tom, Always good to read your posts and words of wisdom and good humor.

[islandboy]

I would live for Thee, Lord Jesus,
Keep my eyes so turned toward Thee
That the world and all its system
May attract no part of me.


Lord, keep me from being envious of the beautiful and seemingly powerful. May I use Your resources to put down roots that will make me strong rather than growing branches to make me attractive.  Amen.

[nChrist]

Hello Islandboy,

I'm sorry to hear that you've been sick, but I'm glad that you're better. I've been in the same boat, and I give thanks that I'm also getting better. I'll be praying for you.

Love In Christ,
Tom

John 3:6-7 ASV  6  That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born anew.

[Debp]

Debp, So glad you stopped by to post. I am sorry I am so long in answering. Been sick with a bad stomach infection, but i am back up and around again. Glad you liked the prayers and psalm.


May, It was so nice to have you post here. Thank you so much for your kind words of prayer. I trust in Jesus, and your right He will never
leave us, we are safe in our believing in Him. Please post again.



Tom, Always good to read your posts and words of wisdom and good humor.

Thanks for your nice greeting, Islandboy.  I'm cutting back somewhat on my computer time so you might not see me much here...just now and then.

[islandboy]

Debp, So glad you stopped by. I will miss hearing from you. Keep in touch, I like your e-mails.

I sat down to write you all a note and lol and behold my mind went completely blank. I would blame it on old age, but I am not that old.
So guess I will just wing this one and hope it is easy to understand and worth your time. I have been searching for things to write here
and trying to figure out something that is needed in this day and age. And my final decision came in reading the Book of Psalm. The prayers there seem to cry out to me, saying this is the cry of our nation, crying out for hope in this mixed up world. And so I am going to add them here in the hope they reach someone in need of a loving God. Someone in need of a Savior. Someone in need of a
prayer.

[islandboy]

The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer;
My God, my strength, in whom I will trust;
My shield and my horn of my salvation,
my stronghold.
I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised;
So shall I be saved from my enemies.

PSALM  18: 2-3

My Lord,
You are the rock and strength of this nation. You are the only one who can deliver us from our enemies. We trust in You and pray
humbly for Your guidance and direction for this great nation. Give us wisdom to make the right choices. Help us to live in such a way
that Your name is honored in all things. May Your blessings stay near and dear to our hearts, in a way that keeps us close to You by
studying Your word and spending time in prayer.  Amen

[May]

Hi Islanboy,
Hoping you are better and enjoying a good health by God's Grace.I'm fine but an hectic day at work. it is good to spent some hours on the forum. reading these wording.Sometimes i say to myself Why Jesus takes time to come? He is God, He know why? May his name be blessed.

[islandboy]

Welcome May, it is so nice to read your message and just keep the faith our Lord will not forgot about us. Keep praying for Him to come.


                           MOTHERS

Real Mothers don't eat quiche; They don't have time to make it.

Real Mothers know that their kitchen utensils are probably in the sandbox.

Real Mothers often have sticky floors, fiflty ovens and happy kids.

Real  Mothers know that dried play dough doesn't come out of carpets.

Real Mothers don't want to know what the vacuum just sucked up.

Real Mothers sometimes ask, "Why me?" And get their answer when a little voice says, "Because I love you best."

Real Mothers know a child's growth is not measured by height or years or grade.... It is marked by the progression of Mommy
to Mom to Mother.

 

[islandboy]

                THE   IMAGES  OF  MOTHER

4 YEARS OF AGE--My Mommy can do anything.

8 YEARS OF AGE--My Mom knows a lot!  A whole lot!

12 YEARS OF AGE--My Mother doesn't really know quite everything.

14 YEARS OF AGE--Naturally, Mother doesn't know that, either.

16 YEARS OF AGE--Mother? She's hopelessly old-fashioned.

18 YEARS OF AGE--That old woman? She's way out of date.

25 YEARS OF AGE--Well, she might know a little bit about it.

35 YEARS OF AGE--Before we decide, let's get Mom's opinion.

45 YEARS OF AGE--Wonder what Mom would have thought about it?

65 YEARS OF AGE--Wish I could talk it over with Mom.


The beauty of a woman is not the clothes she wears, the figure she carries, or the way she combs her hair.

The beauty of a woman must be seen from  in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart.

The place where love resides.

The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole, But the true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul.

It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows, and the beauty of a woman with passing years only grows.

[nChrist]

Thanks Islandboy!

That was beautiful. I give thanks that I'm 60+ and can still talk it over with my wonderful Mother. One of the things I give thanks the most for is I had Godly parents who raised me up in the ways of the LORD.

Love In Christ,
Tom

Proverbs 31:10-31 ASV  A worthy woman who can find? For her price is far above rubies.  11  The heart of her husband trusteth in her, And he shall have no lack of gain.  12  She doeth him good and not evil All the days of her life.  13  She seeketh wool and flax, And worketh willingly with her hands.  14  She is like the merchant-ships; She bringeth her bread from afar.  15  She riseth also while it is yet night, And giveth food to her household, And their task to her maidens.  16  She considereth a field, and buyeth it; With the fruit of her hands she planteth a vineyard.  17  She girdeth her loins with strength, And maketh strong her arms.  18  She perceiveth that her merchandise is profitable: Her lamp goeth not out by night.  19  She layeth her hands to the distaff, And her hands hold the spindle.  20  She stretcheth out her hand to the poor; Yea, she reacheth forth her hands to the needy.  21  She is not afraid of the snow for her household; For all her household are clothed with scarlet.  22  She maketh for herself carpets of tapestry; Her clothing is fine linen and purple.  23  Her husband is known in the gates, When he sitteth among the elders of the land.  24  She maketh linen garments and selleth them, And delivereth girdles unto the merchant.  25  Strength and dignity are her clothing; And she laugheth at the time to come.  26  She openeth her mouth with wisdom; And the law of kindness is on her tongue.  27  She looketh well to the ways of her household, And eateth not the bread of idleness.  28  Her children rise up, and call her blessed; Her husband also, and he praiseth her, saying:  29  Many daughters have done worthily, But thou excellest them all.  30  Grace is deceitful, and beauty is vain; But a woman that feareth Jehovah, she shall be praised.  31  Give her of the fruit of her hands; And let her works praise her in the gates.

[May]

Hi Island boy,
I happy you are back in the mist of us, hope by God's grace you are better. what  beautiful wording on Mother.
Here in Mauritius we will celebrate Mothers' Day on Sunday the 31st May. This week i will celebrate my Birthday on the 27th May, I will be 48years old & sunday is Mother's Day. My family is preparing some delights for me for these two events as usual.In Mauritius Mother is honour after God.Praise God that children honour their Fathers & mothers.In my family, i have a nice husband, a nice & lovely girl & a future handsome & nice son - in - law. All my family honour & love Jesus as their Saviour & Lord.  Thank God for my lovely family.
THE ONLY COMMANDEMENT WITH A PROMISE - HONOUR YOUR FATHER & MOTHER -YOU WILL HAVE A HAPPY LONG LIFE.

HAVING THE BLESSING OF PARENTS - IT IS WONDERFUL.

sister May

[islandboy]

Glad you enjoy it Tom, I too still have my mother to ask questions and get advice from. I am planning a trip north to visit with her for the summer.
And May, it is always so nice to hear from you. 

[islandboy]

BEAUTIFUL   CHRISTIAN   SISTER
by Maya Angelou

' A woman's heart should be so hidden in Christ
That a man should have to seek him to find her"

When I say...I am a Christian', I'm not shouting ' Im clean living.'
I'm whispering ' I was lost, Now I am found and forgiven.'

When I say...'I am a Christian,' I don't speak of this with pride.
I'm confessing that I stumble and need Christ to be my guide.

When I say...' I am a Christian,' I'm not trying to be strong.
I'm professing that I'm weak and need His strength to carry on.

When I say...'I am a Christian,' I'm not bragging of success.
I'm admitting I have failed and need God to clean my mess.

When I say...'I am a Christian,' I'm not claiming to be perfect.
My flaws are far too visible, but God believes I am worth it.

Wnen I say...'I am a Christian,' I still feel the sting of pain...
I have my share of heartaches, so I call upon His name.

When I say...'I am a Christian,' I'm not holier than thou.
I'm just a simple sinner, Who recieved God's good grace, somehow.

[May]

Hi Islandboy,
You are blessed because your mother is still alive
mine is with Jesus
one day i will meet her in the glory of God
Our God send me the comforter to replace the empty
Hope you are enjoying a wonderful health by God's Grace


Sister May

[islandboy]

Hello everyone, I am back from up north. It was hard to leave there as the weather was warm, as September's are in the fall. The leaves were starting to turn and it was so beautiful. I did not enjoy any blackberries, as where I was at there was not any blackberries to be found. However, though the weather had been colder than usual the homegrown blueberries were wonderful. I enjoyed the small apartment I had rented. I had no TV, no radio, and only a pay as you go cellphone that I could turn off. So I had silence. It was such a restful experience. I read books and sewed, walked around a bit and talked to many strangers who lived on my street, who became new friends. I went to the libaray for books and to check my e-mails. I was not able to sign in as the libaray computers resisted cookies, which slowed down my ability to stay in touch. I attended church locally and in a church in the country. It was very hard to leave there and return to Florida with it's high humidity and constant rainy days. But I am back for now and I sent a BIG hello to Pastor Rogers, Tom, Sister May, Debp,and all my friends here.