trials

my dear friend dana sent me a set of books that i have not been able to put down. ever read a book and feel like it came right from heaven? seriously, that is how i feel about these books. full of fresh words straight from the Father. just finished reading; "green leaf in drought." highly recommend that one. here are some thoughts from it on trials:

andrew murray's formula for trial

1.) say, He brought me here. it is by His will i am in this straight place and in that fact i will rest.
2.) He will keep me here in His love and give me grace to behave as His child.
3.) then He will make the trial a blessing, teaching me the lessons He intends for me to learn.
4.) in His good time He can bring me out again -how and when He knows. so let me say, i am 1.) here by God's appointment; 2.) in His keeping ;3.) under His training; 4.) for His time.

something to ponder... meanwhile we have had a trying couple of weeks around here. colds, ear infections, upper respiratory issues, blah! we are getting ready to head to the mountains next week. spending a week with some good friends of ours. adelynn's 1st trip to the mountains. looking forward to it. lots to do still!

enjoyed "fun family friday" last weekend. was a sweet end to a pretty blahs-ay week. weston is quite competitive these days. he smoked us both at "t-rex" cards.