
'Tis midnight, and on Olive's brow
The star is dimmed that lately shown.
'Tis midnight; in the garden now
The suffering Savior prays alone.
'Tis midnight, and from all removed,
The Savior wrestles lone with fears;
E'en that disciple whom He loved
Heeds not his Master's grief and tears.
~William B. Tappan
Doesn't it make you want to just run *to* and throw your arms *around* Him and through tears of utmost gratitude, say "Thank You!"? The fear and torment Jesus went through ~alone~...even before the crucifixion, makes me incredibly sad. He knew what was coming. Yes, He is God...but He is human, as well. He knew the terrible pain and death he was going to suffer. He did this for me. He did this for you. Not because He *had* to...but because He loved us...and still loves us.
His love is flowing abundantly to each of us. He created us, knit us together in our mother's womb. I love these verses:
For you created my inmost being;you knit me together in my mother's womb.I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made;
your works are wonderful,
I know that full well.~Psalm 139:13-14
I am seeking, daily, to be more like Him. I want to love like He loved. I want to give like He gave. Sometimes, I must admit, that sure seems like a difficult (and even, scary) road to walk. It's hard to love unconditionally...and He gave everything. I *want* to do that...I am working each day to improve who *I* am so I can *be* who He made me to be. I fall short, each and every day, but I truly want to walk the walk.
Do you know Him? Do you live, everyday, talking to Him...letting him communicate to you through His Word? Do you give him complete control of your life? Even if you haven't been seeking Him...He's patiently waiting for you.
I just want you to know, He loves you.
Some pictures from our days...
Madelyn and Xavier putting together a puzzle...

Supper, last night, was ham, homemade au gratin potatoes and fresh sweet corn. I also made some buttermilk biscuits to go with it (they're Chris's favorite)! :)
Now that the weather has cooled and is even chilly to most (quite perfect to me, though)...we moved our schooling back into the schoolroom! :)

It went well and I was glad to be back in there! :)
Madelyn's science experiment...






I have started today, Saturday, slow. Chris is getting wood for the wood stove and I have the children. We'll do some housework, playing, reading and knitting...and maybe to into town and run a few errands. We'll see. :)
One last thing, before I go...I must share this. A dear blogging friend, Lara, makes beautiful bags for her business Sam Harvey. Out of her loving and generous spirit...she has made a bag for me! I am so absolutely grateful and humbled by her kindness! If you go HERE and scroll down about halfway...you will see the beautiful bag she made me.
**Thank You Lara!!!** And I want to say, to each of you, who read my blog...if you are looking for a handmade, well-made, quality bag (for you or maybe for a Christmas present)...you should really check out Lara's site. My sister has one of her bags and absolutely loves it and carries it everywhere!
Thank you, so much, for visiting. It's kind of you to take time out of your day to stop by!
I hope you all have a lovely weekend ahead!
Warmly,
Katy :)
and be gracious unto thee: The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
~Numbers 6:24-26
Beautiful Katy! I am very blessed to have you as a friend.
ReplyDeletelovely Katy. Beautiful ponderings. Im sooo glad He loves me. I saw a sign once it said, Jesus Knows Me This I Love. How true thoes words are! I have finished reading A Shepherd looks at Psalms 21 by Phillip Keller. I encourage you to read that. What a book! I am SOO happy to know my Saviour loves me. Thanks again for the reminder this morning. Blessings on your weekend.
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Hi there! What fun pictures, the dinner looks yummy. I'm your newest follower. I enjoy the message of your blog. :-)
ReplyDeleteHi Katy....I hated for your post to end today. You have a way of declaring your thoughts and writing it that is very intriquing.
ReplyDeleteI have needed HIM so close to me lately. I know He is with me and I am with him. All works out okay. Thankfully.
I would like to know more about Madelyn's experiment. It looks interesting for a girl her age.
Take care, Katy, and God be with you and yours.
Friends,
Susannah
Such a beautiful post, Katy. Your blog draws me in every time. It is so real. I appreciate that so much. You always speak from the heart. I've been going through some rough patches lately, and every time one of your posts come through my reader, it uplifts my spirit.
ReplyDeleteI loved all of your pics, too. :)
Very lovely. I think about what Jesus did for us often.I want to live for Him no matter what.
ReplyDeleteLoved this post....and your ponderings! :)
ReplyDeleteI am just stopping in to catch up on what you have been up too.
Hope you can stop over and say hi. :)
Katy! So blessed to have found
ReplyDeleteyour blog, What inspiriting
thoughts /so refreshing to have
blog such as yours, It show your
heart is the right place...
May The Lord Jesus shower his grace upon you... thanks for words
of wisdom !!!
hugz..
"Could you not tarry with me just one hour?" He still asks us today and sadly, sometimes we still don't.
ReplyDeleteWhat a convicting and beautiful post, Katy. That poem pierces the heart.
ENJOYED! Blessings to you and yours!
ReplyDeleteHi Katy!! Your food always looks so yummy. If you have a minute, would you mind sending me your biscuit recipe through email? I just use Bisquick, but would love to make some from scratch. Thanks so much. Have a blessed day. Julie
ReplyDeleteA.W. Tozer is amazing. He is so thought provoking that I can only take him in small bits!
ReplyDeleteI also LOVE the first song that popped up on your play list. The lyrics are so true and I sing them in my head all the time to my Savior!
i meant psalms 23:)
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