Good From Bad...Only God Can Do That

Good evening everyone.  I was just sitting on my deck watching the moon and the fireflies light up the sky.  From the distance the sound of fireworks makes it way through the evening air.  It is a lovely night on Harrison Street tonight.

This coming Sunday, I will be ministering at my favorite church which is my home church, the Green Ridge Assembly of God.  I will be preaching a message entitled, "God Meant It For Good" which speaks of the life of Joseph and how God made something good out of all the terrible things he went through.  We've all had terrible things happen to us in life.  Jesus Christ can still work good through the difficult times in our lives.  Please pray that this message will cause people to let go of the past and hold onto Jesus.

I'm reading through 1 Corinthians right now.  Let me share a verse with you. 1 Corinthians 1:27 says, "But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong."  Yep...that's me.  I'm foolish and weak still God chooses to call and use me for His glory.  His power is made strong in my weakness.  Let's hear it for all the weak people who have allowed the power of God to be seen in them.

Happy summer evening to all....and to all a good night.  God bless.
Gayle

A New England Jaunt

Good morning everyone. Even though it is still early, it's already a hot one outside.


This coming Friday thru Sunday morning, I will be ministering at Faith Chapel Assembly of God in Bridgewater, Massachusetts, where Rev. James Pierce serves as Pastor. On Sunday evening, I will be speaking at the Keene Assembly of God in Keene, New Hampshire. Please pray for these services that the Lord will encourage and touch people with His Spirit. I keep saying that people just need a little encouragement in their walk with God.

Summer has arrived and for that I am very happy. Last year at this time, due to my chemotherapy, I was not allowed to be out in the sun or do very much, but this year is a different story. My tan is well under way and I enjoy going here and there, especially to Dairy Queen for an ice cream cone. In this summer season, let me encourage you to not put the Lord on the back burner in your life. No matter what season it may be, He still deserves our time, attention and praise.

Happy summer and thanks for all your prayers.
Gayle

Friends & Girls Only Retreat

Rain. We've had a lot of it today. My flowers are very happy. This coming Thursday thru Saturday, I will be ministering at an event that I've so been looking forward to, the Penn\Del District Friends and Girls Only Retreat at our district campgrounds in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. I will be speaking to junior high and high school girls from across my district. I've got some messages which I feel are straight from the heart of God. Please pray that the Lord will bless this retreat and that the girls and their sponsors who attend will be greatly touched by God. Also, pray that on Friday night when I preach on the baptism of the Holy Spirit that many will receive this wonderful gift from above. God is good. We say that so many times, but I truly believe that He IS good! There are so many things that have happened to me recently which causes my heart to be filled with gratitude. Never forget that no matter what the circumstances are that you might be facing, the Lord remains good. He is not dictated by situations. Jesus is God and He will always be good. Hold that deep in your heart today. Thanks again for all your prayers. ~ Gayle

Back To Central Pennsylvania

Today was a lovely day despite the huge rain storm we had about an hour ago. Now I don't have to water my plants tonight because of good old nature. This coming Sunday, I will be ministering at Gospel Tabernacle Assembly of God in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, where Rev. Dan Winters leads this church as pastor. I've ministered here many times and seen the Lord do wonderful things in the past. Please pray that the Lord will do great and wonderful things again. I don't want to live off the past...there is a fresh touch of God for today. I've just begun reading through Deuteronomy. Deuteronomy 4:9 says "Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live." I believe it was the cartoon character, Elmer Fudd, who used to say, "Be very careful" in his unmistakable voice. Some how, I think the Holy Spirit says the same thing, to be very careful to hold onto all that He has spoken into our lives. Let's not slip slide away but remain steadfast in our walk with Christ. Walk on, friends and be strong in His might. Blessings to you. Gayle