PAY ATTENTION NOW . . . !

Fire ! Flood !  Earthquake ! Avalanche ! Snowstorm !  

Tornado ! Hail ! Volcano !  Lightning ! Thunderstorm ! 

Cyclone ! Blizzard ! 

PAY ATTENTION:  Every day the news reports some big, bad storms somewhere in the world. It’s shocking to hear all the troubles hitting the world and so many people affected by these events.

PRAY:  With serious concern for all those people in those areas we should pray for them, of course.  Pray for the first responders, pray for those attempting to rescue, pray for news media people going there to report to us.

PLAN FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY:  What can you do today to prepare for any of these serious events?  Do you have some cash on hand?  Got enough gas in your car to drive away from the area?  Got a cell phone to help keep in touch?  Got some change of clothes in your car, also some water and some nutrition bars?  What else would be helpful for you in some serious event?

PRAY ABOUT THIS, TOO:  Give some thought about this, too.  You can pray for people to turn to God, to repent, to be ready to die if bad stuff is happening to them. Pray for their relatives who will be forced to handle serious events, sad emotions.

HERE’S A CHALLENGE FOR YOU NOW.  What’s your own attitude in all of this living and dying?  If something so drastic happens to you are you ready to die?  Have you thought about God, about judgment, about eternal life? Got your plans made?  

THIS CAN BE AN IMPORTANT TIME TO MAKE BIG DECISIONS.

Right now . . .  before other stuff catches your attention . . . your response is so important. You are important to yourself, important to your family, probably to your friends, too. Consider your own eternity.  The Bible tells us that Almighty God created this world and the people, and you, too.  Your own response to His love is a great big decision that you can settle today.  

SO, DON’T PUT IT OFF.  Your choice means everything to YOU. Own up to what you did that wasn’t good, and own up to your need for forgiveness.  Own up to your appreciation for Jesus dying for your sins.  Own up to your response to a new view of life and death and eternity.  At  www.biblegateway.com do a word search and learn more about it. This is a huge opportunity for YOU right now.   

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by Elaine Hardt ©2019

Will YOU Be Ready for Christmas ?

Is everything decorated the way you choose ?

Inside and outside looking very good ?

Also keeping up with the latest news ?

Doing just what you think you should ?

So, you really are prepared ? Show us a smile !

And keep reading on for a little while . . . 

When dying happens to someone you know

Was it anticipated?  Will it turn out OK ?

Are family and friends needing some help ?

Will you find some suitable words to say?

Oh, but what if it’s more serious than that . . 

What if that’s your personal day to die ?

You’ll meet your Creator God for judgment,

Is that a day to rejoice in Jesus, or to cry ? 

Being prepared for life’s challenges . . . ?

a very serious, important thing to do.

The Bible isn’t just some old book.

Think now and decide what dying means to you. 

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“For God so loved the world 

that He gave His one and only Son, 

that whoever believes in him shall not perish 

but have eternal life. 

For God did not send His Son into the world 

to condemn the world, 

but to save the world through him.”    John 3:16,17   

Go to www.biblegateway.com to look up LOTS of words.

by Elaine Hardt ©2019

Achieving YOUR Goal

Advancing on Life’s Pathway,

    Making progress every day,

        Choosing what and how to say.

Yes, planning and praying, too,

    Working with my goal in view,

        Sharing ideas with you.

Asking logical questions,

    Considering suggestions,

        Reviewing rejections.

Working hard consistently,

    Saying more “Thank you” and “Please”

        Celebrating victories.

Glad I can do what I should,

    Goodbye, frowns, I’m doing good,

         My smile says I knew I would. 

Yes, every morning I pray,

     Thankful for this new day.

            and "God, please help me !"  I say.

                       ! ! ! 

by Elaine Hardt ©2019

Here Comes Christmas & the New Year

Well, what do you know !  It’s been another year !

     Time to celebrate, so give a smile and a cheer !  

Of course, we thank God as our blessings we count.

Such help He has given — every day a great amount. 

It was the Lord’s doing to sell our PV place. 

    With no ads, no For Sale sign, it was amazing.

We hadn’t even put it up for sale — 

It sold so quickly; God’s the one we are praising.

     

We’ve rented a townhouse in Cottonwood that’s nice.  

                 Robert &Lori gave good help and advice.

            Downsizing, rearranging has been a new chore;

            We’re thankful for the Lord’s direction so much more. 

Growing older is something really new — 

     it seems to happen to us !   How about you ?

Write down things you recall from your past;

Save those memories from your brain at last.

Count your blessings, can you still sing that song ?

     Appreciate those good days all year long ! 

Let’s try to keep on keeping in touch,

Don and I care about YOU so much. 

Yes, anticipate challenges you’ll face,

     Call them Opportunities to grow in grace.

We thank God for His love and care;

We ask Him to bless YOU in our daily prayer.  

So enjoy Christmas — and in the Bible you’ll read

     Jesus came to be our Savior, so heed  !

Who knows how much longer we’ll live here,

When Heaven’s our home, goodbye to fear ! 

by Elaine Hardt ©2019