Card #18 of a COVID-19 Card-a-Day Series

An Important (perhaps) Notice: Today's card is the second to last one I will be publishing. I chose to end the series at 19 cards because of the number in COVID-19. My apologies to those readers who wish the series would go on and on. As well, my apologies to those who have just come to the blog series. (Maybe as recently as yesterday. Thanks to Katrina Hoover Lee for providing the link!) You could always go back to the beginning of the series and allow yourself the privilege of viewing one card a day, to get the effect... At any rate, I have greatly enjoyed designing these cards and sending them daily. I hope and pray we will all continue to be encouraged in the Lord as we wait out this pandemic.

Verse for the Day

Philippians 1:6 KJV “Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.”

Song for the Day

He Giveth More Grace

He giveth more grace when the burdens grow greater,
He sendeth more strength when the labors increase;
To added afflictions He addeth His mercy,
To multiplied trials, His multiplied peace.

When we have exhausted our store of endurance,
When our strength has failed ere the day is half done,
When we reach the end of our hoarded resources
Our Father’s full giving is only begun.

Fear not that thy need shall exceed His provision,
Our God ever yearns His resources to share;
Lean hard on the arm everlasting, availing;
The Father both thee and thy load will upbear.

His love has no limits, His grace has no measure,
His power no boundary known unto men;
For out of His infinite riches in Jesus
He giveth, and giveth, and giveth again.

~ Annie J. Flint

Song Suggestion: Make a mental list of your “hoarded resources” as you ponder the words of this song. Open up your hands to heaven and picture the Father’s full giving come pouring down over you.

COVID-19 Prayer Focus

Those who were dealing with hardships prior to the COVID crisis

Today, let’s remember those who were facing difficulties in their lives before the pandemic – those for whom the COVID crisis has likely only increased or intensified their struggle. Here are some suggestions; you will know of individuals and groups of people to add to the list.

            Someone who has had a recurrence of cancer

            Those recently widowed

            Individuals dealing with the pain of past abuse

            Caregivers for ailing parents, spouses, handicapped children, and others with special needs

            Those coping with extreme anxiety               

           

God is to be adored for: His With-ness

Pic from Then

This photo of our four chilluns all together just makes me smile. I love the way Rolin is taking responsibility for his younger sibs by entertaining them with Amelia Bedelia, how dimple-grinning Ricky is balancing on the arm of the tippy rocker chair, how Kayleen is retaining her drink in her cheeks for the pose, how Kerra (did one of my babies really come with such dark hair?) is placidly being her sweet new self in her big brother’s care.

P.S. I also love the amazing adults these four have become.

  

Pic from Now

I’m sure that grandparenting from afar is hard. Being grandparents nearby but not being allowed to connect with the grandchild right now is difficult, too. I’m grateful for technology that allows us to see pics and videos of our grandson Seth, but I miss seeing him in person. It was so exciting to see him on Saturday when his family came for a short walk with us on our farm. Rolin & Joy and Seth walked on one side of the lane and Ken & I and Kerra walked on the other side, complying with the two-meters apart mandate. It was so great to visit with each other and watch Seth and laugh at his endearing expressions. But it was hard, too, to be so close but not be allowed to come any closer. At one point, it was all I could do not to go over to Seth, pluck him from his stroller and hold him close to my heart for a long time!     

 Activity Idea

Make a fun (or wacky) snack mix to share with someone. Some ideas for ingredients: raisins, mini Ritz crackers, chocolate chips, Bugles, pretzels, almonds, M&Ms, mini marshmallows, popcorn.

What is it?

Today’s mystery photo:

Answer to yesterday’s photo: Shoelace in a shoe grommet or eyelet.