RETIREMENT ROAD TRIP ~ Days 5-7

December 31st ~ The eyes of the Lord your God are always on the land, from the beginning of the year to the very end of the year. (Deuteronomy 11:12)
The “what” of our future is determined by the “Who” of eternity.

God holds the future in His hands with grace sufficient day by day, through good or ill He gently leads if we but let Him have His way.

We brought the New Year in praying for each individual…God moved in such an amazing way!! Lynnette and her kids went home after being prayed for because she had to work at 4:am. We toasted in the New Year with sparkling cider. After toasting, Larry played the guitar and we worshipped the Lord in song until about 2:30 am, then we cleaned up, and went to bed.

January 1, 2010 ~ Happy New Year!!! Becky and I went to church…Great service.

HOPE is what I am claiming.

Holy Spirit, teach my soul to soar! There is nothing like Your love, I will love you forever Lord, for all You are to me! Your love is so wide, so deep, so high!

Waves of mercy, waves of grace, everywhere I look, I see Your face. Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty!!

I surrender all to You my God, all I have. Nothing compares to You!! Let heaven shout, for I have been redeemed!!

Luke 9:1 ~ Jesus gave them power and authority over ALL devils and to cure disease!
Luke 10:19-20 ~ Behold, I give you power to tread on serpents and scorpions and over ALL the power of the enemy and NOTHING shall by any means harm you.

Jan. 2nd ~ Behold, I am with you and will keep you wherever you go. (Genesis 28:15)
As I travel down life’s pathway, Jesus keeps me day by day, and although the road is winding, yet with Him I need not stray. God’s presence brings great comfort.

Jan. 3rd ~ Sunday, went to church. Heidi Baker spoke a powerful message!! Went to the Shasta Dam Park and took family pictures. Nathan cooked another fabulous dinner, roast, mashed potatoes and gravy, salad, corn on the cob. YUM! Played more cards. The men watched more football.

Lord Jesus, widen my world. I want to be a part of the work You are doing. Give me eyes to see as You see, hands to serve others, and a heart to share Your Gospel.

Jan. 4, 2010 ~ Packed things up, ate breakfast. We left at 10:am headed for the Redwoods. Saw five Bald Eagles. It is fun to be able to stop and enjoy the scenery. Stayed overnight at Chinook RV in Klamath, CA. sat by the fire on the river.

Jan. 5th ~ Got up at 8:am, Larry played his guitar a bit, we had devotions, the men ate peaches for breakfast, packed things up and headed for the Trees of Mystery. Spent all day enjoying the Redwoods. Had seafood lunch in Cresent City on our way home.

It had been a very delightful, blessed and luxurious trip!! Looking forward to sleeping in our own bed tonight though.

Thank You Lord God for the opportunity we have had to do this trip!! Thank You for getting us to and from safely.