A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....01-26,27,28-07....T.G.I.F. at the Finest

Billie

[GodBlessUSA]

I wish you were off. See you tomorrow night. Have a great day!

[luvie]

GREG KARUKAS~GIRL IN THE RED DRESS

[MEG33]

Sweet dreams,SandRat..and thank you for keeping us informed about our troops.

[luvie]

I wish I was off, too.

We'll have some fun tomorrow night!

See ya then!

(((hugs)))

[GodBlessUSA]

I know. It takes me forever to find a graphic. ;)

I just saved your photo to my desktop. The flower is slightly elongated but it still looks beautiful. :)

[MEG33]

I think I'll put on my parka tomorrow..It's supposed to get cloudy again.Sweet dreams, Grammy!

[GodBlessUSA]

Thanks Luv.
Your table is excellent. I'm enjoying your song now. :)

[MEG33]

;)

[luvie]

Nighty-night!

I heard that too...they're saying snow here, but I really
don't believe them. It was beautiful today!

[luvie]

Thanks, GB!

I really like that song!

See ya tomorrow. Guess I'd really better go this time

20 minute rule is nearly up! LOL!

[GodBlessUSA]

LOL Me too.

[GodBlessUSA]

Good Night Meg
Sweet dreams.
Hugs

[luvie]

3..2..1...

All together now......:D

Bye! **waving**

[ST.LOUIE1]

Hmmmm....looks like you beautiful ladies have all turned in for the night. : (

Well, I'll pounce on you....Ooooops!....make that 'see' you all later. : )

Until then.....

[JohnHuang2]

Driveby....

Howdy GodBlessUSA! I got in a little late, saw this new thread already up, didn't know if it's ok to bump yesterday's thread, so here's a big THANKS, dutchess, for your exceptional work on yesterday's thread! But, then again, I wouldn't expect any less from you. Thank you so much, my friend. (((((((((((((dutchess)))))))))))))

Haven't read the replies yet, but here's a big THANKS, y'all, for dropping by! (((((((((((((((group hug))))))))))))))))

See y'all soon ;-)

[fatima]

(((Hugs)))

[.30Carbine]

Oh, He makes all things beautiful! Thank you for putting some of that beauty on display before my eyes, dear Meg.

[ConorMacNessa]

Great thread and Pledge, GeeBee! TGIF! Wearing red to support our troops on the ground.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, everybody. I've got my red on and IT'S FRIDAY.

Time to party

Let's support those Troops. Remember to say THANK YOU to our allies

[The Mayor]

January 26, 2007

Into The Desert

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READ: Exodus 15:22-27

I am the Lord who heals you. —Exodus 15:26

After the Israelites miraculously crossed the Red Sea, they were led into the desert. How strange that God would lead them from a place of revelation and power to a place of disappointment and dire need!

But God wanted to show them that life is a combination of bitter and sweet, triumph and defeat. When the Israelites arrived at Marah, they complained because the water was bitter (Ex. 15:23). After Moses interceded (v.25), God reminded them to keep His commandments (v.26). Then He brought them to the abundance and refreshment of Elim (v.27).

The Lord wanted to teach them that each experience on their journey would reveal their hearts. This test showed they were living by sight and not by faith.

They also learned that God was involved in their daily affairs. He wanted them to know that He not only could part the sea, but He would also supply water for His people. He knew their needs because He planned their way.

If you are being led into a wilderness of disappointment and bitterness right now, trust God, for He knows exactly where you are and what you need. As you obey His commands, He will lead you out of the desert and into a place of spiritual abundance, healing, and refreshment.

We shrink from this life’s challenges—we plead
For watered pastures never touched by pain;
But God will often let us sense our need
Before He sends His cool, refreshing rain.  —Gustafson

The more bitter the desert experience,  the sweeter the water of the oasis

Bible in One Year:   Exodus 14-15; Matthew 17