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Sabbath Keeping

by Sandra Bennett
Encouragement· Sabbath Keeping· TCF

21 Nov

~ in tandem ~ 
“Though the fig tree does not bud
and there are no grapes on the vines,
though the olive crop fails
and the fields produce no food, 
though there are no sheep in the pen
and no cattle in the stalls,
yet I will rejoice in the Lord,
I will be joyful in God my Savior.”
~ Habakkuk 3:17-18 ~

“Behold, Lord, an empty vessel that needs to be filled. My Lord, fill it. I am weak in the faith, strengthen thou me. I am cold in love, warm me and make me fervent that my love may go out to my neighbor. I do not have a strong and firm faith; at times I doubt and am unable to trust thee altogether, O Lord, help me. Strengthen my faith and trust in thee. In thee I have sealed the treasurers of all I have. I am poor, thou art rich and didst come to be merciful to the poor. I am a sinner, thou art upright. With me there is an abundance of sin, in thee is the fulness of righteousness. Therefore, I will remain with thee of who I can receive but to whom I may not give. Amen.” ~ Martin Luther ~

“Nevertheless, though I am sometimes afraid:
yet put I my trust in thee.”
~ Psalms 56:3 ~

“Do not be afraid to throw yourself on the Lord!
He will not draw back and let you fall!
Put your worries aside and throw yourself on him,
he will welcome you and heal you.”
~ St. Augustine ~

“He gives light to the sun.”
~ St. Patrick ~

“You have led me through my crowded travels of the day
to my evening’s loneliness.
I wait for its meaning through the stillness of the night.”
~ Rabindranath Tagore ~

“For from him and through him and to him are all things.
To him be the glory forever! Amen.”
~ Romans 11:36 ~ 

If you’d like your name added to the prayer list, please let me know.

Prayer Keeping ~ Lea and family ~ Kary ~ Mildred ~ John ~ Noelle ~ Geoffrey ~ Terry ~ Angela, Penny and family ~ Daniel ~ Morgan ~ Meredith ~ Susan ~ Stephanie ~ Winnie ~ Wanda ~ Steve ~ Leslie ~ William and Catherine ~ Becky ~ Rick ~ Misha ~ J ~ Linda and Skip ~ Ryan ~ Roy ~ Tonya ~ me ~
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  1. French Basketeer.com says

    November 24, 2011 at 4:31 am

    Posted for you today and thinking of you daily; I hope that your friends and family and faith will sustain you through the holiday season and beyond~

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  2. vicki says

    November 23, 2011 at 11:31 pm

    Sandra- I think of you often. I'll be saying a special prayer for you tomorrow. In spite of your broken heart- I know there is much to still be thankful for. I pray your heart is soon filled with peace–
    Vicki

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  3. Carol............. says

    November 22, 2011 at 11:56 pm

    Sending prayers your way.

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  4. KathyB. says

    November 22, 2011 at 10:16 am

    Amen to all you wrote here Sandra. My prayers are for you in this time.

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  5. Pam says

    November 22, 2011 at 2:49 am

    Praying for comfort, faith, and peace that passes all understanding for you, Sandra.
    In Him,
    Pam from http://www.2encourage.blogspot.com

    Reply
  6. Kathy says

    November 21, 2011 at 9:22 pm

    Bless you, Sandra, that you bless us even in your time of grief.
    Peace and strength, Kathy

    Reply
  7. GLENDA CHILDERS says

    November 21, 2011 at 5:15 pm

    Standing with you, dearest, in your loss and grief.

    Fondly,
    Glenda

    Reply
  8. (GBS) NewsFromTheHill says

    November 21, 2011 at 4:57 pm

    Thank you Sandra for the words of wisdom. They're always a treat to read.

    Wishing you a peaceful Thanksgiving….

    Grace

    Reply
  9. affectioknit says

    November 21, 2011 at 3:21 pm

    We're still thinking about praying for you!

    Have a lovely Monday!

    Reply
  10. Amish Stories says

    November 21, 2011 at 12:50 pm

    Id like to wish everyone whose blog that i visit a happy Thanksgiving to you and your family's, and thank you for being a reader to mine. Richard from Amish Stories.

    Reply
  11. Walking on Sunshine... says

    November 21, 2011 at 12:04 pm

    Beautiful verse and quotes! Hope and pray you're doing well!

    Reply
  12. Karen and Gerard says

    November 21, 2011 at 11:41 am

    Great is our God! I try to remember to give thanks to him every single day!

    Reply
  13. Anonymous says

    November 21, 2011 at 2:44 am

    Hi Sandra, You remain in my heart and prayers. Sending my love to you, dear friend.

    Reply

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