(CS4U) ~~TEATIME DEVOTION~~"A CUP OF SUREFOOTED"~~MONDAY, JUNE 20, 2011~~

 

YOUR TEA IS READY!                   ~~JUNE 20, 2011~~   ~~"A CUP OF SUREFOOTED"~~ God arms me with strength, and he makes my way  perfect. He makes me as surefooted as a deer, enabling me to stand on mountain heights. ~~Psalm 18:32-33 NLT~~ I love deer. They fascinate me. I believe they're one of the Lord's most elegant creatures. They're pretty.  Graceful. Regal. Some, almost statuesque One beautiful, sunny day, a few years ago, when I could get around better, my husband Chuck , sons..... Ron and John , and I headed to Valley Forge Park, here in  PA. for a picnic and a scenic drive to take photos. The lush green rolling hills and tall trees took my breath  away. The best part of the trip was seeing the deer graze peacefully along the roadside. We got up close and personal and they didn't flinch.  My son Ron snapped several pictures, using his  zoom lens.  He got  great shots and as I marveled at the pictures he'd taken of the deer, I remembered God's promises when we're feeling weary and stressed -- those things that bring us down because of life's challenges. I ask Jesus for renewed physical and emotional  strength when I need it. He's the only one who can give it to me. He promises to make me "as surefooted as a deer." Christ won't let me stumble or slip. He toughens me up and makes me confident-competent. He promises to  help us stand on mountain heights and be able to stand firmly on the dangerous heights of testing and trouble. What more can we ask for than that? Obviously, God knows something about deer that we don't. Deer generally have lithe, compact bodies, but long, powerful  legs, suited to walk, run, and climb rugged woodland  terrain; a description of the power we all need to navigate the sometimes rugged terrain of our lives. The good news is, God can give us that power and He waits with open arms to share. Receive it from Him and be victorious. His promises are yours. Psalm 42:1 "As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God."   ~~A SONG TO SINGALONG WITH AS YOU SIP YOUR TEA~~ ~~"AS THE DEER"~~   As the deer panteth for the water, So my soul longs after you. You alone are my hearts desire, And I long to worship You. Chorus You alone are my strength, my shield; To You alone may my spirit yield. You alone are my hearts desire, and I long to worship You. I want you more than gold or silver, Only You can satisfy. You alone are the real joy giver And the apple of my eye. Chorus You alone are my strength, my shield; To You alone may my spirit yield. You alone are my hearts desire, and I long to worship You. You're my friend and You're my brother, Even though you are a King. I love You more than any other So much more than anything. Chorus You alone are my strength, my shield; To You alone may my spirit yield. You alone are my hearts desire, and I long to worship You.                             I'm Dreaming Of Textures Tutorial by  Carol's Creations

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