I picked a random month and year to go back and read a few of my own posts from here, The White Stone Blog, and I discovered that I set forth a thank you back in June of 2023. I think I shall repost it today.
If you came to this page yesterday, today, or any day, and if you happen by again, let me thank you for visiting The White Stone Blog.
And if you stayed long enough to read a page or two, thank you.
It is my earnest hope, Holy Spirit was able to use something written here to help you on your way to knowing and loving The REAL JESUS.
Yesterday (that’s Tuesday, actually, yesterday as I write today😊) was a day of mouth trauma; today (Wednesday) is the first day of recovery.
I went to the dentist expecting one thing and came home with an unplanned vacancy. Not the temporary bridge I was expecting. Now we wait. Six weeks, they say.
I’m not complaining, just explaining why there wasn’t a post for you this morning, which will now be yesterday morning when you get this post. 😊 Maybe I should put it this way: Did you notice there was no new post on Wednesday morning?
As I realized this afternoon (Wednesday) that I had not scheduled a post to go live this morning, I couldn’t let that stand. Hence, the late afternoon post, this afternoon, which is Wednesday. 🤓 You can view it by clickinghere.
So, I’ll ask again, what day is it?
This is now Thursday, right? And I’m at work, right? Thank you for humoring me.
I could go on with some more silly stuff like ducks in a row, etc., etc. But I won’t.
Some days ago, I was part of a circle of Friends praying, and this happened: she prayed for the LORD to consume us. I instantly said within my own thoughts, Father, what does that mean? Consume us? And instantly, I remembered an account in Scripture about Sacrifices and that when they were acceptable to Father GOD, fire would come down from heaven and consume them.
2 Chronicles 7: 1 When Solomon had finished praying, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices, and the glory of the LORD filled the temple. source
There are likely more Scriptures addressing this, but for that moment and even now, this is sufficient for me to understand the request and the desire to be acceptable to The LORD, (and in CHRIST JESUS we certainly are!) and to have Him come by His Spirit and fill us, as He did Solomon’s Temple that day; to burn up and rid us of the bondage of besetting sins that keep us from fellowshiping with Him as He desires.
I am rejoicing in His instant response that day, and I am grateful that even when His Reply is longer than I like, He still answers.
So, my Treasured Friends, I hope your Questions are answered instantly today, but even if they are not, I hope you will rest easy that He will answer.
7:05 on a Saturday night in January 2025. Most of the snow from our record snowfall for South Alabama is nearly gone; only a few patches protected from the sun remain. Temps are predicted to be above freezing for tonight. Yay!
Tomorrow begins a new week. January 26, 2025 . . . it’s hard to believe, isn’t it? Our December and January have been so packed with first-time happenings, these weeks have passed almost without notice; other than a few days with family, there were no other holiday festivities. Not even any New Year’s Resolutions. One week from today will be February 1, 2025!
One thing has been constant, Father GOD is faithful. He has walked us through uncertainties, long days, short nights, dietary changes, fears, anxieties, miracles, and unspeakable joys.
Scriptures have come to mind just when needed. Learning to police uninvited thoughts has become easier. What a relief! A treasured gift from Above!
3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;2 Corinthians 5 LINK
We had the pleasure of playing with great-grands for a few hours today. We are grateful. Australia and its native animals are presently a big draw. Not so long ago it was a pangolin. We were so delighted to learn about pangolins. It reminded us again that GOD is Awesome, Amazing, and SO SMART!
And just for fun. Here’s one more. Listen if you dare … you may find yourself singing it.
I suppose that’s enough for this Saturday evening. Perhaps I’ll set this to post in the morning.
We are glad you are here; stay a while, look around, and be encouraged. We estimate there to be over 3,000 posts here at The White Stone Blog. Please know my hope is ALWAYS to help and NEVER harm. I have voiced many opinions and thoughts here since 2007 and by now I MAY NOT EVEN AGREE with all of them and some of my grammar and punctuation likely needs editing. But this is changeless: JESUS is our ONLY Savior and Hope. Do you KNOW Him?
