Prayer by Gary Chapman

A MAN (CHILD) AFTER GOD'S OWN HEART

O God, Father in heaven and earth
I call to You like deep calls to deep over water
Show me Your endless measure of grace
Let tender mercies shine once again from Your holy face

Deep in my soul there's a craving
to please the One who has saved me
O God, though I have fallen so far 
You know I'm still a man (child) after Your own heart

I am driven by rivers of pride
You are my rescue the Maker and Keeper of my life
Lead me by the still waters again
Use me in spite of the prodigal child that You know I am

Just as a deer runs to water so does my soul to you, Father
O God, though I have wandered so far
You know that I'm still a man (child) after Your own heart...
I'm still a man (child) after Your own heart.

AGE

As I get close to 70, I have decided I need to change my negative attitude about aging.  So, as I sat with Landon and Kyla I announced "I'm not old!  I won't be old until I am 100!"  In response, Landon said "Mimi, when you are 100, you will be dead."  Then, Kyla walked up close, with serious intent, as if on a mission.  She placed her hand on my neck and moved it around.  Then, she stepped back and looked directly into my eyes and said, "Mimi... you're OLD!"

Happy Independance Day America

            HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA

"It is for freedom that Christ has set us free." Galations 5:1a