Goodmorning Mercy

"The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases;

his mercies never come to an end;

they are new every morning;

great is your faithfulness.

The LORD is my portion," says my soul,

therefore I will hope in him". 

~ Lamentations 3:22-24

Yes, another year is setting, and a new one is dawning ...
another year to live with purpose in Him ...
another year to be a blessing, and to be blessed.

I pray in this new year, that you walk even more closely to Him ...
that your heart will be open to what you've not known before ...
that you come to know the blessing of simply being still in His presence ...
and in the stillness,
to find the most precious treasure hidden there.

I came across this poem from long ago ...
how fitting for today.

Another Year Is Dawning

Another year is dawning,
Dear Master, let it be,
In working, or in waiting,
Another year with Thee.

Another year of mercies,
Of faithfulness and grace;
Another year of gladness
In the shining of Thy face.

Another year of progress,
Another year of praise,
Another year of proving
Thy presence all the days.

Another year of service,
Of witness of Thy love,
Another year of training
For holier work above.

Another year is dawning,
Dear Master, let it be
On earth, or else in heaven
Another year for Thee.
- Francis Ridley Havergal - (1874) -

Hope you all have a joyful and blessed New Year!!

It's been awhile, but this week I'm happy to say
that I'm linking up with a Scripture & a Snapshot. 
To see more, or to share one, just click on the button below.
xoxo

music and a message ...

... please scroll down and pause the playlist to listen to this ... it is beautiful!

Your Light from James Grochowalski on Vimeo.

A Photo Challenge | 'Blooper'

Hope you've all had a blessed week!  It's been rainy and cold here for a couple of days, but so thankful for the warmth the sunshine brought today.  Can't believe the amount of snow in certain parts of the country already ... wonder what winter will be like here this year!  Hope you all have your stock of hot cocoa for those cold days ... you can be sure that I do!!

First, I want to thank those of you who stopped by and commented last week ... that was so encouraging for me!  Well, the days have flown by and I see it's time again for Faith Simplicity's Weekly Photo Challenge!  Although I know it's a bit late for this entry, still I couldn't resist sharing this one ... so many with little children, and I'm sure you can relate!  These adorable little girls are sisters, and I caught them sitting near a window looking so sweet in the natural light.  Of course I wanted to capture the moment, but just about the time I got ready to take their picture, she did THAT!! Lol!!  Well, as you can see, it's not particularly frame worthy, but I thought it would work well for this theme.  I also shared it here in black and white, as well.  If you'd like to see more 'Bloopers' for this week, or to enter one of your own, just click on the link below ... and thanks so much for stopping by!  Hope your week is blessed!