I think about ME rejoicing over what God has done for me and He has done so much it’s hard to express at times but reading Isaiah 62:5 it says that God rejoices over His bride. As I know, the church is referred to as His Bride and that would include me. I’m thinking about my conversations, my schedule,and my attitude today, has it been something He would rejoice over? I certainly pray that everything I have done today has brought Him Glory and He was pleased with all of my actions but as I think about this scripture, it really doesn’t say “based on your performance today” I will rejoice over you. It really says He rejoices over me because I’m His child (bride). Wow! He has chosen me and pursued me and now rejoices over me. Amazing love I can’t understand!! I guess this is one of those “mysteries” scripture talks about!

i have been thinking lately about something John Piper writes in Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ. “Christ does not exist in order to make much of us. we exist in order to enjoy making much of him. Christ is glorious so that rich or poor,sick or sound, we might be satisfied in Him”. Satisfaction is certainly something i think we all long for. i have been asking myself What makes me satisfied? where do i get my satisfaction?
even more importantly am i satisfied in Christ? what is the longing of my heart? satisfaction, peace, contentment all are the same to me. As a believer, am I a satisfied follower? what about you? have you thought about what really makes you happy? are you content in Christ? do you have peace? something to think about…….

wow! our website is up and i just love it! i hope that you will check it out.(cupofjoy.org) Addie and Robin have worked so hard getting all the information needed. i just love it! i can’t believe our invitations to the retreat will be going out soon. we are already in registration and have several people signed up. the retreat is “The Bridegroom says Come”, wow! our Father says Come.
i have had to “come” to Him more than usual this last week. my precious Robin and her husband Chuck are dealing with the loss of a nephew. He died in an automobile accident. please pray for them. They give so much and i certainly count it an honor to be able to cover them with lots of prayer.
I’m excited to have the opportunity to speak at CBS (Community Bible Study) on the 9th so i would appreciate your prayers as well.
our bible study in Romans is going very well. i love the ladies and they are really digging in Romans. I have heard some amazing stories of life change!
if you are looking for a great way to know Romans, please come.
I hope you will take some time with your Father, Savior and King! He’s waiting on you! sit at His feet and listen. i believe He is still speaking to His children.