My Psalm 165
Let the name of the Lord be praised
Now and forevermore, here on earth,
And in the heavenly realms.
He heals our diseases,
He strengthens our relationships,
He guides our footsteps,
He nourishes our souls through His Word,
He builds His church to spread His message,
He encourages His saints to love our neighbors,
He enriches our souls by His Presence,
He brings others alongside in Godincidences
Surprising us by His guidance and provision.
Let us rejoice in His presence with us,
Let us join with others in praising His Name.
Let us pray constantly, conscientiously for His mercy,
Let us acknowledge Him before all men,
Let us fill the world with His message,
Let us eagerly await His Second Coming,
Let us fill every day with expectation
Of the blessings He will provide
And the strength given by His
Hedge of protection and abiding love.
In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
A career teacher, with forty years of teaching language arts/English, Betty Jackson enjoys wordsmithing, writing, and reading as a vocation and avocation.Retirement is her "age of frosting," a chance to pursue postponed hobbies with gusto. She especially sends kudos to the Space Coast Writers Guild members for their encouragement and advice. Her five books, It's a God Thing!, Job Loss: What's Next? A Step by Step Action Plan, and Bless You Bouquets: A Memoir, And God Chose Joseph: A Christmas Story, and Rocking Chair Porch: Summers at Grandma's are available at Amazon.com. Ms. Jackson is available to speak to local groups and to offer her books at discount for fundraising purposes at her discretion. She and her husband soon celebrate their 47th anniversary, and have lived in New York, New Jersey, Iowa, and now the paradise of Palm Bay, Florida. Their two grown children and daughter-in-love, all orchestra musicians, and our beautiful granddaughters Kaley and Emily live nearby. Hobbies, and probably future topics on her blog: gardening, symphonic music (especially supporting the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra as a volunteer and proud parent of a violinist, a cellist, and an oboist), singing, book clubs, and co-teaching a weekly small-group Bible study for seniors. She volunteers and substitute teaches at Covenant Christian School, and serves as a board member of the Best Yet Set senior group at church. Foundationally, she daily enjoys God's divine appointments called Godincidences, which show God's providence and loving kindness.