Consume me

Consume me Oh Lord, My God
For your ways are better than my ways
And your thoughts much higher than mine
And the light you give is much stronger
Than anything that I hold on to
Anything I leave behind
Consume me Oh Lord, My God
To understand is better than silver
And your wisdom much finer than gold
And the light you give is far brighter
Than any darkness that surrounds me
Than anything might take hold
Consume Me oh Lord, My God
Let me dwell within your presence
Let me know your ways
Let me learn to let go of my will
Let me drown in the river that is flowing from your heart
Oh Lord, My God,
Consume Me, Oh Lord, My God
Holy Fire burn my heart
Leave behind your precious gold
Holy Fire burn my heart
Leave behind your precious gold
Consume Me Oh Lord, My God

Mathew Ward

True Goodness Is Only Reached by Abandonment by Francois Fenelon

Evil circumstances are changed into good when they are received with an enduring trust in the love of God, while good circumstances may be changed into evil when we become attached to them through the love of self. Nothing in us or around us is truly good until we become detached from the world and totally abandoned to God. So, even though you are now in these bad circumstances, put yourself confidently and without reserve into His hand. I would give anything to see you in better circumstances. But if evil circumstances have taught you to be sick of the love of the world, then that is good. That love of self which the world advocates, is a thousand times more dangerous than any poison. I pray for you with all my heart.




on a lighter note Here is Princess Dannah in the middle and the other princess and Queen of Homecoming


three beauties: Dannah (now 17) on the right:

Amy Charmichael

I ran across some very good quotes by Amy Carmichael recently that I thought I would share:


"If I can easily discuss the shortcomings and the sins of any; if I can speak in a casual way even of a child's misdoings, then I know nothing of Calvary Love."

"If my attitude be one of fear and not faith about one who has disappointed me, if I cay 'Just what I expected,' if a fall occurs, then I know nothing of Calvary love."

"If I sympathize weakly with weakness and say to one who is turning back from the cross, 'pity thyself'; if I refuse such a one the sympathy that braces and the brave and heartening word of comradeship, then I know nothing of Calvary love."

Wonderful Wyoming

Wyoming was great this year.
We had a fantastic reunion with lots of history- at the Spear-O-Ranch in Wyoming.
An incredible 23 mile hike up Cloud Peak for the kids, cousins, Uncle John and Jonathan. Then later we watched the miracle of Daylon's baptism. What a great summer.








Sisters on the top of the world.




At the top of Cloud Peak.



Sharing some licorice by the lake.

Whewww!

Track season is a VERY FULL season indeed. All three of my kids are involved in different track programs. Every week there are at least 3 track meets and sometimes 4. Glad to be able to write again. Thanks for your prayers:
Darragh was accepted to Capenray, Australia- to enter January 2011!!! Congrats Darragh! You have made it over some hurdles this year. I am so excited for you. Living in Australia is going to be SO good for you.
Dannah made state in pole vaulting. ONE more meet to try to make it over 11' this year. We are so blessed that she made it to state - as 2 of the best girls in the state happen to be in our district. Congrats!
Daylon was asked to give a speech at the "Bagels and Books" breakfast for the Gresham/Barlow educational foundation. YAY. DO good little brother! Congrats!

Prayer

Lots going on. Thanks for your prayers!
Janie

Reflections

These are my meditations for the week- maybe even month.

The Lord is near to all who call on Him in truth. He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him. The Lord watches over all who love Him.
Psalm 145

The Lord is faithful to all His promises and loving toward all He has made. The Lord upholds all those who fall and lifts up all who are bowed down.
Psalm 145

He will call upon me and I will answer him. I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.
Psalm 91:15

God is our refuge and strength an ever present help in trouble.
Psalm 46:1

You will make known to me the path of life; In your presence is the fullness of joy. In your right hand there are pleasures forever.
Psalm 16:11