Happy last day of February! It is like Springtime here in Georgia. We always have a cold snap before spring officially arrives, so I’m sure March will come in like a lion tomorrow before going out like a lamb at the end of next month.
I am continuing with the Living Proof Ministries plan for memorizing scripture and can’t wait to share my two verses for the month. This is one of the best plans for accountability with a “do-able” program to keep you encouraged.
February 1: I am continuing with the Psalms – Psalm 62, verse 8. Dr. Thomas Constable says, “There is scarcely another psalm that reveals such an absolute and undisturbed peace, in which confidence in God is so completely unshaken, and in which assurance is so strong that not even one single petition is voiced throughout the psalm.” What a JOY to know that we can Trust in God at ALL times and pour our hearts out before Him. He truly is a refuge. A refuge is a shelter or protection from danger and trouble, a place of safety. Isn’t that wonderful news? God is a refuge. Pour out your heart before Him – He is safety. Tell Him everything – He already knows anyway and you will be so refreshed when you lay those burdens and heartaches down. 
February 15: February 15th is my husband’s birthday. He is a wonderful man, worship leader, husband, father, grandfather and more. The simplicity of Philemon verse 4 is how I feel about this man of mine. I thank God for him daily as I pray for him. I thank God for bringing us together over 40 years ago as high school sweethearts. I really do thank God for the joy of being his wife and partner in ministry, and the mother to our sons.
Our choir had a surprise party for Gary as his birthday fell on a Wednesday this year. We celebrated at the end of choir rehearsal with a beautiful cake and much love and laughter! We love our Second Baptist family and are thankful and blessed to serve them. This cake was HUGE and very delicious (from the awesome Wilson’s Bakery in Warner Robins, Georgia).
“Grow old along with me!
The best is yet to be,
the last of life,
for which the first was made.
Our times are in his hand who saith,
‘A whole I planned, youth shows but half;
Trust God: See all, nor be afraid!”
Robert Browning
Oh, what a sweet post! Happy Birthday to your dear husband, and may God grant you many, many more happy, healthy years together! I LOVED the first verse you shared above, and, oh, how I needed that tonight! It brought me to tears. God is surely a precious refuge…I am proving that more and more as I learn to lean on Him in ways I have never experienced. He allows trials to come, but He is so faithful to go through the trials with us. I have never loved Him more. It is always so wonderful to see a post in my inbox from you…I love coming here to visit with you, and I just trust the Lord will bless you in many ways, sweet friend. 🙂