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  Beside Still Waters on Smith Mt Lake Back in the Spring I share I sensed the Lord calling me to a new ministry called Beside Still Waters .  One of the main focuses is to give people a place to pause and be away from distractions and seek the Lord. Every night before my husband falls asleep he recites Psalm 23. The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.  He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters . He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for you are with me; your rod and staff, they comfort me...   Cody Carnes' songs "Nothing Else" and "Firm Foundation" are perfect theme songs for this ministry. "I'm not here for blessings.  Jesus you don't owe me anything...I just want you. Nothing else will do...I just want to sit here by your feet." Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it la...

This little one attending his brother's varsity high school cross country practice  and taking the challenge to run!   Revive Our Heart ministry has a wonderful variety of "Challenges" on their site. https://www.reviveourhearts.com/challenges/?srsltid=AfmBOoossotXVVhhEmHmGhAL4vrQC3MZRYvLz75MZTzjtIVoT3uUfIUy With "Back to School" upon us, I embarked on the 10 day challenge to pray for your grandchildren. One generation will declare your works to the next and will proclaim your mighty acts. —Psalm 145:4 Consider sending or giving a note to your children/grandchildren.  This is what I wrote. Dear ________, With this new school year underway I am praying for all the friends you will make, the teachers you will have and the new things you will learn.   I thanked God for the love and intention he put into creating you.   He has a specific plan for your life. He rejoices over you and delights in how uniquely He made you and I do too! Today I took time to go back throu...