Hi, Everyone.
It's a beautiful day here in Kansas. Fall is in the air. This morning, I sat outside, with a blanket around me, and a cup of sugar-free (with protein powder added) hot cocoa, and just enjoyed being in the presence of The Creator. :)
Please pray for those having surgery today and for those recovering from surgery. Pray especially for all who are facing a major decision today.

Life Plan Devotion #161 [It's your decision]

John 6:66-69 [NLT] "At this point many of His disciples turned away and deserted Him. Then Jesus turned to the Twelve and asked, 'Are you also going to leave?' Simon Peter replied, 'Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words that give eternal life. We believe, and we know You are the Holy One of God.'"

     How sad it must have been for Jesus to watch people turn away from Him, to decide that they could not follow Him after all. It is a poignant, piercing moment when Jesus turns to the 12 disciples and asks, "Are you going to leave Me, too?" It's a moment when the universe holds its breath. It's a moment of decision.
     Simon Peter answers Jesus' question with a question, "Where would we go?" and then states what he knows to be true, "You have the words that give eternal life. We believe and know that You are the Holy One of God." That's it; it's settled. No turning back.

What this has to do with weight loss: Jesus is the answer to our every need--including our needs of our weight-loss journey. He alone can deliver us from our food addiction, our complaints of having to eat a certain way or exercise everyday, our need to get weight-loss surgery or recover from it, our need to maintain our better eating habits and weight loss. It is our personal decision, however, to allow Him to be the answer.

Today, does Jesus deserve your total commitment? That is a question only you can answer, a decision only you can make. Listen to present and former members of The Heritage Singers as they sing the old song, "I Have Decided to Follow Jesus." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55eESzdyPoY&feature=related

Blessings,
Mary

Good Morning to you, too!
Wanted to let you know that I am praying for Miss Lucy today,  her doctors, nurses and care givers. You too of course.
Don't forget the chap stick, it will be a life saver.
Blessings on you,

My prayers are with Lucy. I, too, feel she will be just fine.
Blessings,
Mary

Good morning my friend!!  When I came out of my coma and the Dr.'s left me in Rehab to learn to read, write, math, and even said I would never walk again and could be a vegetable, the devil tried to bring fear to my life, but God showed me HIS CARE AND HIS LOVE in this verse in Mark 4:40!  How is it that you have NO FAITH in me?!  Don't you know that I love you and EVERYTHING is gonna be alright!  I'm listening and I'm so glad I am getting safely to the other side!  He always takes care............IN EVERY STORM!!  I'm staying on my safe shore!  My rock!  JESUS! 

Have a blessed day!

Hi, Everyone.
For those of you following the "romance of the century," Regan arrived from Indiana last evening. Leah and Regan could not stop smiling at each other. He brought a dozen red roses for Leah and a 13th rose for her mother (me). It was very sweet. Dylan was beside himself. He had been sitting on the curb, waiting and watching, for an hour. :) 
Please pray for my son, Aaron, diagnosed with swine flu, and grandson Chris (8) who probably has it, as well. Please pray that wife Rebecca and the 3 younger boys (including the 5-mth. old) will stay well. By Jesus' stripes, I declare that they are all healed, in Jesus' Name!
Pray for those having surgery today or recovering from surgery. Have a great day, and remember to keep those germs at bay by washing your hands often.

Life Plan Devotion #160 [Have you left the shore?]

John 6:16-21 [NLT] "That evening Jesus' disciples went down to the shore to wait for Him. But as darkness fell and Jesus still hadn't come back, they got into the boat and headed across the lake toward Capernaum. Soon a gale swept down upon them, and the sea grew very rough. They had rowed about three or four miles when suddenly they saw Jesus walking on the water toward the boat. They were terrified, but He called out to them, 'Don't be afraid, I am here!' Then they were eager to let Him in the boat, and immediately they arrived at their destination!"

     It was a dark and stormy night on Lake Galilee. The disciples were cold, wet, and exhausted from rowing almost four hours in storm-tossed waters. They had been impatient and left safe shores without Jesus, but He came to their rescue anyway--walking on the stormy sea toward their boat. When Jesus got in the boat, He brought them safely to shore.
     We would be wise to stay with Jesus and His plan for us. Going off on our own will inevitably lead us into some stormy situations. If we do leave Jesus behind, however, He will still rescue us, if we look to Him for help.

What this has to do with weight loss: Weight loss causes many changes, not only in our body but in how others treat us. We may find that we are the recipients of attention from the opposite sex, attention that can lead us into stormy waters. Don't leave your safe shore, without Jesus. Follow the plan He has for you, and you will get to the other side safely.

Today, where are you? Have you gone on your own way? If so, let Jesus bring you back. Listen to Michael W. Smith singing "Draw Me Close." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-RMuVqyzFo&feature=related

Blessings,
Mary