In a past entry I talked about a book I was reading - "Praying the Names of God" by Ann Spangler.  The book covers 26 different names of G-d and spans about a 6 month time frame.  I t is a daily devotional and can be used as a Bible Study. 

Over the past few years, I have met with some friends to do a Bible study.  We are on again and off again....  A few weeks ago when I started this book, my friend called and said that we really need to start meeting.  So last Monday we started up again.  Please pray for us as we unpack God's word and mystery in our lives.

This morning as I was reflecting on the devotion for today, I thought I would like to share this with all of you.  So stay tuned and each week I will Print the name of God for you and the key verses for you to reflect on.

If you want, the book is as follows and I would love it if you wanted to do it on line with me and share your thoughts each week:)

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El Roi (El Raw-EE)

"The God Who Sees"

1.  Genesis 16:1-14

Thoughts - El Roi, is so watchful that he is said to know even when a sparrow falls to the ground.  This is the one who watches over us today, whether or not we recognize his presence.  He knows our past (mistakes made, hurts endured), he knows our present (steps forward and stumblings backward) and he knows our future (where he wants us to go and the healing and the beauty).

More thoughts tomorrow!  Until then, praying for a beautiful day and praying that you remember God is lovingly watching over you and when we fall He will pick us up!

Blessings,

Flossie

I am continuously reminded of the spiritual warfare around us.  I sat here typing and when I went to save it was gone!

I am running around trying to get my children ready for their National Geography Bee contest.  It has been a lot of fun getting them prepared and as always, I learn a lot in the process.  What a beautiful and magnificent world our God has made!  I love how He orchestrates all for His honor and glory.

I wake each day wanting to please and serve.  Often I feel less than worthy and then He gently reminds me that He is teaching me something.  I began a new book last night - "Praying the Names of God" by Ann Spangler.  It is a devotional to be started at the beginning of the week... yes, I know but this is how I begin things :)

Elohim - God the Creator.  That is the name for the week.  I read that and thought how fitting as we have been trying to study His world for the past two months.  How I could tie this all up for my children.  As I read a few more pages, He smacked me in the head as usual.  (I ask Him to talk loud because I don't want to miss anything:)  I read these words "How would your life change if you lived in the constant awareness that He created you to bear His image?"  Wow!  I bear His image.  I am to be a reflection ALWAYS!!!  It isn't just when the light hits me but  I am his image even in the dark when no one sees.  It makes me think that slowing down to be the best is important.... More thoughts later.  I need to get breakfast on the tableand off to the contest!  Pray for Justin and Jessica as they bring forth that which they have learned.