SERVANT PROMISES ... PS. 119

This was the Word that hit me today. I had it marked in my devotional with the date '07. Much seriousity was occurring in the lives of both my kids and many of my grandkids, especially Jack's kidney disease issues. I was in tears so much for weeks, months, years, from '05 to '08  ... but also relying upon the Lord to break through the situations with His encouragement. AND to simply know I am His servant, He is the Only One Who could/would pour hope back into my life. He has. 

AND when this photo was taken, I smiled. But there are a couple of others that were taken, nearly 38 years ago, when I wasn't just grinning with my kids, and sitting aside a bit, and I DIDN'T show any joy whatsoever.   I've kept those photos, but I sure don't have them framed!

But, joy re-occurred. Over these years, we/I can trust HIM more than I can trust the world, the culture, or me. He is "IT".

Yes, I AM His servant; He WILL not forget the promises He laid on me. 

 AND He will NOT forget the promises laid on me re: my children when preborn, then babies, teens, or adults. 

How do I know?  Because...         

       -------- My GOD is BIGGER!! -------

RAINBOW JOY

So God said to Noah,

 "This is the sign of the

 promise  

I am making to all life on earth."

HALLELUJAH!!!

[I took this photo when taken to Oxford by my UK/Uganda friend/sister, Jill.  We had spent stressful time together in the Soroti, Uganda, situation, having met just days before we went to Soroti.  She worked at New Hope Uganda orphanage and I was visiting.  After returning to my home in February, '04, she returned to hers in Worcester, UK, in October for a vacation break.  I hopped on a plane ASAP to be with her in England, and we had a very special time together.  One day, we took a train to Oxford and spent the day "touristing".  Of all the many photos I took and historical bits and pieces of that day that were buried in me, this is the highest of all.  The day was a mix of light showers, heavy rain, very cloudy, and, sometimes in the midst, a bit sunny.  Very weather-active day.  To walk across this University campus, glance up, and see the rainbows ... my heart was exploding with joy instantly.  So pleased I actually could grab my camera quickly enough and take this.  And it was right in time, because rain was pouring again not long after.]