Glory in Him: January Caregiver's Fellowship

Monday, January 28, 2008

January Caregiver's Fellowship

On Friday we had our January Caregiver's Fellowship. Once again we all gathered around food and fellowship. We shared our heart and carried our burdens together to the Lord, who alone can meet all our needs.

Ida shared with us the following devotion:
If anyone serves Me, him My father will honor. John 12:26

Young people seek adventure and excitement; but youth wants more--it wants something to believe in; it wants a cause to give itself to and a flag to follow. Without a purpose greater than themselves, young people know they will end up with empty hearts and meaningless lives. The only cause that is big enough to satisfy the yearning of our hearts is the cause of Jesus Christ; and its flag is the blood-stained body that was lifted on the Cross of Calvary for the redemption of the world. This invitation to discipleship is the most thrilling cause we could ever imagine. Think of it: The God of the universe invites us to become His partners in reclaiming the world for Him! We can each have a part, using the unique gifts and opportunities God has given us. Christ's call is for us to be His disciples every day. How are you responding to His call? (Other verses she shared were John 14:27; 15:5,7,8)

Sorry I have no pictures for this gathering, but I dropped the ball - SORRY! Watch for our next gathering and come and enjoy the fellowship and companionship of those who are walking this same journey. It gets lonely out there, so let us take advantage of what the Lord has provided for us and walk side by side so that this journey is a little less lonely.

Father I lift each person who at this moment is a caregiver, I pray that You would breath upon them strength and endurance. That You would be that Light at the end of the tunnel. Give them Your joy and peace. In Jesus Name - Amen.

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Poems

From http://www.devotions.com/ (author unknown)
It’s sometimes very difficult for us to understand the wisdom and the love behind the things that God has planned.

But we wouldn’t have the rainbow if we didn’t have the rain; We wouldn’t know the pleasure if we never tasted pain.

We wouldn’t love the sunrise if we hadn’t felt the night; And we wouldn’t know our weakness if we hadn’t sensed God’s might.

We couldn’t have the springtime or the yellow daffodil if we hadn’t experienced the winter’s frosty chill.

And though the brilliant sunshine is something God has made. He knew too much could parch our souls so He created shade.

So God’s given us a balance: enough joys to keep us glad, enough tears to keep us humble, enough good to balance bad.

And if you’ll trust in Him you’ll see though yesterday brought sorrow, the clouds will part and dawn will bring a happier tomorrow.

E-mailed by a Friend (author unknown)
"THE MOST BEAUTIFUL RAINBOW"
As we grow up, we learn that even the one person that wasn't supposed to ever let you down probably will. You will have your heart broken probably more than once and it's harder every time. You'll break hearts too, so remember how it felt when yours was broken. You'll fight with your best friend. You'll blame a new love for things an old one did. You'll cry because time is passing too fast, and you'll eventually lose someone you love. So take too many pictures, laugh too much, and love like you've never been hurt because every sixty seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. Don't be afraid that your life will end, be afraid that it will never begin.