Meditate on Him!

Philippians 4:8 (The Message)

8-9. Summing it all up, friends, I'd say you'll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse. Put into practice what you learned from me, what you heard and saw and realized. Do that, and God, who makes everything work together, will work you into his most excellent harmonies.

"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose". This has always been one of my favorite scriptures, times in my life when things weren't going so well (to say the least). I always knew He was there! He never left me, never did I feel alone. He is so faithful to us! But now don't forget we have a responsibility to put into practice what we have learned, just like this scripture states. Filling our minds with good and edifying thoughts, speaking blessings to others not curses. Yes, there are guidelines, but they are filled with love and caring for us as no one else can. I encourage you to read Gods Word, fill your very being with Him, trust Him to take care of you! He loves you enough that He gave His precious only Son to take your place and deliver you from your sins. Give Him Glory and Praises!
Have a blessed day Sisters!

The Table!

Matthew 26:20 (New Living Translation)

20. When it was evening, Jesus sat down at the table with the twelve disciples.

What is it about sitting down at a table surrounded by family and friends? I remember when I was a little girl, seems like we always had company for supper (in the south, it is supper), long after the meal was over with, folks were still seated around the table. It was a place for catching up on a lot of tall tales, (some of them might have even been true!) My parents were respected and well liked in our community and hospitality was their speciality. One could hardly get through the door until you were asked if you was hungry or needed a cup of coffee. As I was reading this scripture I got to thinking about all the emphasis that was put on what happened around the tables from the old testament to the New. I believe something special happens when people are sharing food and fellowship. It is important for us to share our home with friends and family, a place when they come they are made to feel welcome and very special. It isn't entertaining, but the gift of hospitality. I love sharing our home that God has given to us. The next time you have company, remember all the fellowship and blessings that happened around the table.
Have a blessed week around your "table".