Flowers are still blooming in my backyard. The aster (I think it is an aromatic aster) is a nice surprise. It’s blooming in a pot of depleted wild flowers. The humming birds still visit the phlox and zinnias. My humming bird feeder attracts wasps as well as the humming birds. The wasps circle around us but don’t sting.
A couple days ago four of us, women from my church, sat out in the yard enjoying the sunshine and fellowship. We discussed our study of Luke, chapters 2&3. We are familiar with this text, have read it many times. But we found new insights.
Then we took time to share concerns. How is your son’s new job? How was your meeting with the teens on Saturday? How is your mother? (Two of us have mothers in declining health.)
We spent time in prayer praising God for his sovereignty and plan of salvation. We gave thanks for his Word. We prayed for our country and prayed for revival. And we asked for God’s guidance and help for our families.
But let all who take refuge in you rejoice; let them ever sing for joy, and spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may exalt in you. Psalm 5:11
Kate’s prompt for the Five Minute Friday writing community is: YOUR This post is also shared with Heart Encouragement and Inspire Me Monday.
Isn’t it amazing how familiar verses can often yield new insights?
that sounds like a mighty group of prayer warriors in that group! i so love “We spent time in prayer praising God for his sovereignty and plan of salvation. We gave thanks for his Word. We prayed for our country and prayed for revival. And we asked for God’s guidance and help for our families.” life changing, eternal stuff right there!! this so blessed me today!
How wonderful to fellowship with women of faith who know how to call on Jesus to lift each other up :).
What a lovely post. Sounds like a lovely time of.fellowship. Visiting from fmf #27 x
Beautiful picture of the aster. Such a lovely color.
Hello, I’m visiting from Five Minute Friday. Loved the beauty of this post. I can almost picture myself sitting outside with your group, enjoying God’s beauty and being filled with the joy that comes from His Word!
It is a special gift to share God’s word, as we appreciate all God created–a gift for this time.
The time fellowshipping with other believer is so important. Thank you for sharing how you pray for and encourage each other. I am stopping by from Five Minute Friday.
Thanks for visiting, Jolene. Have a blessed Sunday!