How Deep the Father’s Love

It is simply immeasurable. There is no love this great!

 

How deep the Father's love for us,
How vast beyond all measure
That He should give His only Son
To make a wretch His treasure
How great the pain of searing loss,
The Father turns His face away
As wounds which mar the chosen One,
Bring many sons to glory
Behold the Man upon a cross,
My sin upon His shoulders
Ashamed I hear my mocking voice,
Call out among the scoffers
It was my sin that left Him there
Until it was accomplished
His dying breath has brought me life
I know that it is finished
I will not boast in anything
No gifts, no power, no wisdom
But I will boast in Jesus Christ
His death and resurrection
Why should I gain from His reward?
I cannot give an answer
But this I know with all my heart
His wounds have paid my ransom

Only Because of His Love,

Bethany Joy

Berry Goodness

Last night we enjoyed a lovely little treat made from an assortment of berries. It was absolutely unhealthy but I hope to recreate this berry goodness into a healthier treat. For now, here is a little sneak peak.

To God be the glory.

Beth Joy

Canon Giveaway

This is a wonderful giveaway a photographer is doing. Just a few more days left to enter! Go to  My Four Hens Photography to enter.

Have a great day!

To God be the glory.

Beth Joy

Something Worth Waiting For

Sometimes in life all we see is the cold harsh winds of life. If you persevere though and wait diligently soon you will see something beautiful. At the end of fall I anxiously await the snow that comes with winter. It simply delights my soul to see the fences and bare tree branches graced sweetly with a thick layer of snow. This winter I have had to wait especially long for it. I am sure I will soon tire of trudging through the snow to feed our animals and soon my heart will ache to see the blossoms of spring again. I simply love the garden. I like the feeling of the soft petals of the rose against my finger tips, I like the smell of the sweet blossoms in the air, I like the way the breeze gently rustles through the trees as I work. I simply love it all! The one thing no one can seem to change is the seasons though. We persevere through each season and change of weather the same way we should persevere through each season of life. Some seasons are bright and merry while others seem dim but no matter which season we are in there is always something worth waiting for.

To God be the Glory and Honor Forever.

Bethany Joy

Farm Buds

Miracle and I are simply best buds. Although he has tried to run me over multiple times, we both love each other. He is a pretty sweet horse. I probably could have sold him to a circus with all the wonderful tricks he new (untying knots, unlatching gates, moving panels, chicken “baptizing”, turning on and off electric fences, the list goes on…) but I decided to keep him to myself. I think I made a pretty good choice.

Today we decided to go matching!

To God be the Glory and Honor Forever.

Bethany Joy

Arrow in the Making

Psalm 127:3-4

Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward. As arrows are in the hand of a mighty man; so are children of the youth.

The Bible tells us that they are a blessing and that they are something to be treasured. My mother and father have diligently instilled into our hearts that children are a blessing from the Lord. With much joy and excitement, I am proud to announce that Lord willing, 9 months from now I will be celebrating the birth of my little niece or nephew. Today I celebrate becoming Aunt Bethy, my parents are celebrating their first grandchild, my grandparents are celebrating the sweet fact that they are now great grandparents, and my brother Jed and his sweet wife Miranda are celebrating the announcement of their first child.

Have a beautiful day as you celebrate Life.

Only because of His Love,

              Beth Joy

  1 Corinthians 13:8

      

p.s

The ultrasound is not of Jed and Miranda’s child but with their permission I will post one and an update at a later date.

Sweet Sweet Sound

This is a song that I heard while waiting for my grandparents to come home.

When I hear this song the thought that comes to mind is this, “To GOD be the glory”. The anthem of my life is simply defined in those five little words. Enjoy!

 

To God be the glory.

Beth Joy