Glory…….

LUKE 2:9……..an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them, and they were filled with great fear.  (ESV)

We know rain is coming…..thus our overly cloudy sunrise this morning. But it is one of the prettiest times of each new day. It is a brief sunrise. iIt moves so quickly reminding us of Gods glorious creation and all that we have to look forward to each day. It is our most favorite time of the morning. So quiet, so peaceful, so wondrous and it represents new opportunity and another day given in His kingdom. You have to capture it quickly  because in about 15 minutes iit is away…..A new day. We Honor the Glory-of-God.

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Today we have several catch-up projects, meaning stopping at five different client sites to check on weed/undergrowth, water, new plant growth, check on projects assigned to PFF  through Buildium, and a quick stop to a new client to talk about a couple new perennial bushes for their front step area. Their wish is to balance the bed along with with two well established and healthy Nandina bushes. We are calling it a “catch-up day.”

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Praise our Lord above in all His  glory. Praise His Holy Name. Praise and thank him for all his many blessings and enjoy the nourishment of rain coming in soon  All provided for our nourishment and His greater glory.

 

Thank You for Loving Me

My Heavenly Father, thank You for loving me and always seeing and hearing me. I’m so grateful I am being watched over by You. I want to be  everything you ask of me. Take my small contributions and expand my journey here on your earth, to bring your word to all those I meet. I can make a difference. I know you call me to do more. I wish to obey. There are many small ways I can help others to know you. I encounter people every day. Let my words and my actions glorify you and let me be a friend to all those who don’t know you yet. I will declare to them that You alone are worthy of all praise, blessing, honor and glory. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Yoga Outdoors for Beginners – 5 day countdown and (REVISED) start time.

ATTENTION YOGA PARTICIIANTS

We were out gardening this morning at 7 am  Our change of weather is bringing a good amount of moisture to our grassy areas.  Way too wet for  an outdoor  very early morning Yoga class. We are therefore moving our Saturday/Sept 18 class …….to 6 PM 

 

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We will not teach our Yoga class at 6  AM on Saturday the 18th  

Original Posting

YOGA: Outdoors, Sept 18 – Oct 30, Saturdays at 6:00 AM  Hatha/Gentle Yoga for “beginners.”

Location: The Triangle “grassy area” at Preston / Valley Drive

This class will provide reduction of stress, less tension, improve circulation and better relaxation

You will learn traditional and basic poses, and Sun Salutations

You will learn breathe, stretch, balance and pose/form

All are Welcome!

Contact Penny via txt or phone at 703-548-1882. Licensed and Insured.

First two of seven classes are FREE…

New Book, The Wounded Healer by Henri Nouwen

A simple book by Henri Nouwen.  I’ve used Nouwens devotional  writing for the Lenten season.  I like his writings very much.

Do you have a personal ministry?  You may, but you are not clearly aware of it. Think about this and read this book. It’s short, and it’s contents are needed by all of us.

We are all wounded in some way. And in our woundedness we can become a source of new life for others. You can be of service in your community and your church. The best way to minister to others is to identify suffering in your own heart, and then make that suffering a starting point to give service to others. Leaving yourself open as a fellow human being to others with your own frailty and  wounds is the best way to serve. This shows others that we can all heal from our wounds. This kind of vulnerability is very much needed by everyone. And so we serve others through our sorrows and our own suffering. It’s very simple but very profound.  Enjoy Nouwens simple approach to suffering and ministry.

Yoga Outdoors for Beginners – 6 day countdown

YOGA: Outdoors, Sept 18 – Oct 30, Saturdays at 6 am. Hatha/Gentle Yoga for “beginners.”

Location: The Triangle “grassy area” at Preston / Valley Drive

This class will provide reduction of stress, less tension, improve circulation and better relaxation

You will learn traditional and basic poses, and Sun Salutations

You will learn breathe, stretch, balance and pose/form

All are Welcome

Contact Penny via txt or phone at 703-548-1882. Licensed and Insured.

First two of seven classes are FREE…

My hope for all I love……

Good Night my dear heart……

As I now prepare for slumber, I think about the sweet day I enjoyed. My work came to a stop. I then rested. My body enjoyed complete rest. I actually did not get the nap I thought I would take. Instead I totally rested my body and my mind in the dark and in silence. I rested two hours. The silence brought healing meditation. Such a relaxed time. So tonight I think I will sleep very well.

I wish for you….. sweet, sweet slumber my dearest……

My Jesus how I love thee/ Tis’ so Sweet

‘Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus,
And to take him at his word;
Just to rest upon his promise,
And to know, “Thus saith the Lord.”

Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him!
How I’ve proved him o’er and o’er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
O for grace to trust him more!

I’m so glad I learned to trust thee,
Precious Jesus, Savior, friend;
And I know that thou art with me,
Wilt be with me to the end.

Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him!
How I’ve proved him o’er and o’er!
Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus!
O for grace to trust him more!…

My Evening Prayer

                   John 14:27

 

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. 

I do not give it to you as the world gives.

Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not be afraid.

“I fear not….my Lord and Savior God.”

AMEN

Evening has come….and I pray

Evening has come and I pray.

Father bless me as I rest tonight. I need your peace. I need your comfort. Be with me as I sleep. You are my safest place and I wish to be held by you. I know you will stay with me through the night and renew my spirit with your Grace. You understand my weariness and you catch my every tear. I do not need to hide anything from you. You know me and you are in me. Thank you Jesus!

Amen……