Dear Ones,
Hope you wake to a thankful day. This morning, I plan to make spiralized zucchini and sweet potato rounds etc. and go to Aldi’s and Women’s Bible Study. When Al was gone yesterday, I got lots of cleaning done, including blinds and windows etc.
Devotions from Judy’s heart
How many of us have witnessed people who have suffered much but do it with much grace. The first one that comes to my mind for me is Pope John Paul II who was an example of sharing the sufferings of Christ in his body. Life for every one of us is a gift and it is the Lord who determines how long we live and when our life is over.

For the most part we don’t get to choose if we are going to share in sufferings of Christ. Some suffer at an early age and suffer long. But even when our physical capacities are diminished, we can still be fruitful.  We can actually have a closer relationship with the Lord, for we are so dependent on Him and hang on so tightly as we walk with Him in faith.

Each of us should live life fully, no matter what quarter of life we are in. Like I read today from Jer.31:3 (Message translation), “God told them, “I’ve never quit loving you and never will. Expect love, love, and more love!” No matter what happens in our world and in our lives, yet His love is everlasting. He is our Rock, our solid place to stand and His love makes us secure. We must not forget to live in the present moment, to know and experience His love in deeper ways.

May we experience a sense of adventure as we carry His love in our hearts to the world around us. Each person has need to know we count, we are valuable and loved, not for what we do but for who we are. Yes, we may suffer in life circumstances, in our decaying bodies, but we can share all with the Lord and gain wisdom as we journey through life. Let us never stop growing, never stop loving, and never give up.

Challenge for today: Learn from those who have suffered with grace and share how their life has encouraged you.
Blessings on your day and prayers and love, Judy