During this time when we are in a brand new place, far away from home and trying to make this as “close to being our home” as possible, God has sent me comforting messages through the church bells across the street! After my morning devotion this morning, I was having a little pity party thinking how much I missed my kids and grandkids and was just struggling to put a smile on my face. I had even snapped at Randy this morning. When Jodi, my daughter called she and I both broke down and tried to talk this “move to California” thing out! It was then that I heard the church bells across the st ringing out “Great is Thy Faithfulness” and then “Leaning On The Every Lasting Arms”. It reminded me that God is faithful and hears our cries and we can lean on Him for every burden! It was such a comfort to me to hear these old hymns that have comforted me through the years! God is faithful and a few minutes later a new friend called to see if I wanted to meet her for lunch on Friday. It was just what I needed today. Thank you Lord for your sweet blessings. It was enough to put a smile on my face and I went walking to town to eat outside and stop at the grocery store before walking back! This week look for a new way of how God is trying to bless you and write down the different ways He uses to give you a blessing! It will bring a smile to not only your face, but to your heart.
Church Bells Bringing A Message
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Bless your heart! I know how hard it is to move away from friends and family. We have done it several times and it is always hard. I think it would be especially hard at this age. I have thought of you so often and know you always have a smile on your face…and don’t always feel inside to match the smile.
I will be keeping you in my prayers that things come together and get easier.
Just keep listening to those church bells….put your arms around yourself and consider you have been hugged from me.
Love, prayers, and friendship,
Rita
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Hi Rita, thank you so much for your sweet thoughts and prayers. I will certainly miss seeing you.
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Isn’t it amazing how God puts things like this in our path right when we need them the most?
Can’t wait for your visit!!
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I love the sound of church bells so much that I made an on-line Virtual Carillon so that I could hear church bells when ever I wanted.
Play your own church bells on the Virtual Carillon page here http://www.gtdb.org/ring-your-own-church-bells-and-reminisce/
Benjamin Blue
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