PENTECOST #SONGSonSUNDAYS with #GIVEAWAY: AVION BLACKMAN, HILLSONG, MWS NEWS! 24.5.15

Nothing like #SONGSonSUNDAYS for JoY! [with Giveaway]
~*~ Welcome on this PENTECOST SUNDAY ~*~

~*~ Pentecost Sunday is commemorated worldwide today.
Holy Spirit’s inspiration to breathe fresh wind and light fresh fire
to the kindling of our life.   On the 50th day after Easter, Yeshua's followers gathered in one accord, of one mind united in praying together.  The wind of Holy Spirit descended upon them with flames of fire.
They received the “gift of tongues” – the ability to speak in other languages – and immediately began to talk about ADONAI to people from all over the world who had
flocked to Jerusalem for the Feast of Shavuot The precedent was set. ~ Find more History of PENTECOST in  Acts 2.1~21 
~

‘Adonai says:

“In the Last Days,I will pour out from my Spirit upon everyone...and they will prophesy.  I will perform miracles in the sky above and signs on the earth below —blood, fire and thick smoke.20   The sun will become dark and the moon bloodbefore the great and fearful Day of Adonai comes.21   And then, whoever calls on the name of Adonai will be saved.”

~*~

 Scripture's symbols of Pentecost are those of the Holy Spirit including
 flames, fire, wind, and a dove.
 ~ Psalm 103.33-35 ~

"May the glory of Adonai last forever!  May Adonai rejoice in his works!

I will sing to Adonai as long as I live, sing praise to my God all my life.

May my musings be pleasing to him; I will rejoice in Adonai...

Bless Adonai, my soul!  Halleluyah!

~*~

Avion Blackman sings her praise to Holy Spirit as today's celebration of Pentecost  Blessings for #SongsonSundays 
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~*~ OCEANS [Where Feet May Fail] ~ You call me out upon the waters
The great unknown where feet may fail
And there I find You in the mystery
In oceans deep
My faith will stand

And I will call upon Your name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace
For I am Yours and You are mine

Your grace abounds in deepest waters
Your sovereign hand
Will be my guide
Where feet may fail and fear surrounds me
You've never failed and You won't start now

So I will call upon Your name
And keep my eyes above the waves
When oceans rise
My soul will rest in Your embrace

For I am Yours and You are mine

[repeat]
Spirit lead me where my trust is without borders
Let me walk upon the waters
Wherever You would call me
Take me deeper than my feet could ever wander
And my faith will be made stronger
In the presence of my Savior

Oh, Jesus, you're my God!

I will call upon Your name
Keep my eyes above the waves
My soul will rest in Your embrace
I am Yours and You are mine

~*~

Stunning beauty to nourish our spirit captured in this second version of  OCEANS by   Hillsong United
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~ Praising with you for the promised Gift of Holy Spirit  Comforter, Companion, Advocate, Counselor, Encourager Friend, Spirit of Truth the very Power to live as followers and witnesses of Christ.
John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15 ~*~ Acts 1.8 ~
"But you shall receive power (ability, efficiency, and might) when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you shall be My witnesses in Jerusalem and all Judea and Samaria and to the ends (the very bounds) of the earth."

 ~*~

Romans 8.26-28 ~ "Meanwhile, the moment we get tired in the waiting, God’s Spirit is right alongside helping us along. If we don’t know how or what to pray, it doesn’t matter. He does our praying in and for us, making prayer out of our wordless sighs, our aching groans. He knows us far better than we know ourselves, knows our pregnant condition, and keeps us present before God. That’s why we can be so sure that every detail in our lives of love for God is worked into something good."
~*~ *Scripture links to The Message, Amplified Bible and Complete Jewish Bible (CJB)
 Copyright © 1998 by David H. Stern. All rights reserved.  BibleGateway ~*~
May your day and week be Blessed with recognition of Holy Spirit's Power and Presence...
Please link your worship songs and responses in comments.
Link to #SONGSonSUNDAYS if you post to blog - TY! We look forward to sharing them along with you!
~~*~~ Plus... a heads up for this Tues May 26th ~ ~ Here it is !  Fabulous - EnJOY !! #SKYSPILLSOVER

Love this newest release #SkySpillsOver from MWS! 

Steady rhythmic beat gets the body movin' and spirit lifted with a smile.
Beautiful background vocals soar with MWS in fine form.

Lyrics are loud and proud praise.  Listeners will add theirs to the worship.

A definite addition to my driving music repertoire!
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premieres TODAY 05.26.2015

  ~ Michael W Smith releasing a video of this fav single from his brand new album 'SOVEREIGN' !
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~ And. . . Here's the FLASH GIVEAWAY!
a Rafflecopter giveaway ~*~

MWS on the video:

"I’m really passionate about the song SKY SPILLS OVER.
It was fun creating it in the studio and I’ve been overwhelmed at the response it gets when we perform it live every night.
My son Ryan is a really talented filmmaker so I always enjoy working with him on a project.
..what made this project even more special was that
3 of my own grandkids were in the video.
This video was a lot of fun to make.
I hope people enjoy it!"

Find album songs here on itunes
~*~

"Disclosure (in accordance with the FTC’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising”): Many thanks to Propeller Consulting, LLC for providing this prize for the giveaway. Choice of winners and opinions are 100% my own and NOT influenced by monetary compensation. I did receive a sample of the product in exchange for this review and post.

Only one entrant per mailing address, per giveaway.  If you have won a prize from our sponsor Propeller / FlyBy Promotions in the last 30 days, you are not eligible to win.  Or if you have won the same prize on another blog, you are not eligible to win it again. Winner is subject to eligibility verification.”

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LENT: Day 3 7.3.14

Day 3 of my Lenten Journey.




* Lent Journeying in photos with :
Lisa Advent  and  JacquiAvery
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Teacups and Trust... 4.16.13

Today's Teacup Treat ?

Another unexpected charity shop find 

that really needed a change of homes! ...

Royal Albert's Vintage "Needle Point" pattern 

This pattern was introduced in 1927 but it is not clear when it was discontinued. 

TY Katie!  via  

Royal Albert's NeedlePoint "Crown China"
is the tip off to being circa 1927
as well as the pattern #Reg. Nº 829286
not the later number with just the Royal Albert name.
Found that interesting and helpful as I've hunted for the matching
dessert plate ...

Now all I need do is trust I'll find the teaplate to make it a trio!

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EnJoy a lovely spot of Tea sometime Today!
Treat yourself well to keep well ~

Count your blessings
Live Grateful!

The spring blizzard stopped last evening

so I anticipate being able to leave for the conference Thursday

as planned.  Trusting.  Grateful!

Any chance of popping into some thrifty type shop while away?

hmmm...

We'll see what next Teacup Tuesday reveals!

Have a Blessed and Beautiful week...

All I have seen teaches me to trust the creator for all I have not seen.
~  Ralph Waldo Emerson 

More teatime treats at

Faith Hope Cherrytea on Pinterest

you're welcome to join the fun!
Ruth's Antiques and Teacups
Martha's 
andTerri's Teacup Tuesday

Make it Pretty Monday
Angie's Knick of Time Tuesdays
Bernideen's Tea with Friends
Sandi's Teacup Tuesdays

Sarah's Hope in Every Season Thursdays
Jann's Share Your Cup THursdays
Liz's Time Travel Thursdays
Natasha's Say G'Day Saturdays in OZ
Bev's Pink Saturdays

SixSisters Saturdays

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{So un-techy with son's camera my pics today are credited  via friend Katie }

trust...

i've been experiencing interesting days of discovery, since returning from the mission, to find doves - otherwise not so attractively known as pigeons - had moved into the available space of my 10th floor balcony.  In my naivete, at the time, i didn't remove the 2 eggs in the nest.  In the intervening time, that naivete has been completely

replaced with worldly wisdom regarding dove eggs and nests.  i have already removed a further two within this past month without remorse.  but by allowing those first 2 eggs the opportunity to hatch, i have gained some amazing opportunities myself. 

i have enjoyed the upclose views of the little hatchlings in their wet yellow feathers.  watched those yellow feathers be filled in with the deep charcoals, greys and softest white down.  and just now seeing the beginnings of the translucent plum and green around the neck.  i've seen them go from cowering against the tyndal stone of the wall to hesitantly venturing into the open.  then in these past couple days, they've  begun to test their wings.  hopping from one foot to another fluttering every God given feather as they try to gain lift.  and finally, though barely reaching it, yet still they have - flown to the rail along the balcony's edge.  there they perch with claws struggling to keep their unsteady hold before they turn back around to try a wobbly flutter to the comfort of solid ground - balcony in this case.  almost big enough but not quite ready for freedom's flight. 

fascinating.  it's my daily exploration.  where are the babies?  what are they doing?  then stepping in to chase off offending larger doves that are interfering with the babies nest area.  both for the sake of the babies and preventing any further babies!  two has been enough of a nature lesson, thank you so much.

but it has had value also in recognizing the nature and necessity of process.  from the idea in the egg to the current stage of development has taken weeks.   nothing happened over nite.  yet the parents continue to hover over them, overseeing their every attempt and encouraging them in it.  they do this grasping thing with their beak on the young one's beak to pull them out further into the open.  then they flutter up onto the rail and soon the young one does too.  leading by example.  maybe that's where it comes from!  successfully too.  participating in that leading.

i don't know how much longer til the big leap off the rail, but i do know it will be in the fullness of time.  as with every advance in this development process.  as with all things when we allow H Sp to lead.  when H Sp is allowed to lead, things develop on and in time.  God knows ends from very beginnings.  and knows how to bring things to fulfillment.  initiating then fully participating in the process. 

the question is, are we willing to wait?  

are we willing to trust?