The Front Porch: Neighbors

Neighbors are so special,

They bring blessings without end;

Especially when your neighbors,

Turn out to be dear friends.

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The love of God covers you on every side,

in every direction, inside and out, over and under, in front and behind.

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The impact of a true friend upon your life 

is something that words can never fully express,

and something that your heart can never fully measure.

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Be persuaded, that neither death with its voice of fear, nor life with its many cares, nor the attacks of the enemy which falsely accuse you, nor things present with their pressing claims, nor things to come with their dark shadows, nor the height of any mountains that stand in your way, nor the depths of a great trial that you may walk through, nor any person or circumstance which tries to quench your joy or rob you of your peace shall be able to move you away, by even a single inch, from the Love of God that covers and guards your life.

(Paraphrase of Romans 8:38-39)

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Love always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.

-1 Corinthians 13:4-8 NIV

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©2018 Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow, meetinginthemeadow.com

Going Deeper

Going Deeper- Roy Lessin

I sensed the Spirit’s presence in the water by the shore;

Now I’ll walk out even further, for He tells me there is more.

And as I go out deeper, there is no fear or fret;

His promises assure me that I’m not finished yet!

Afterward he measured a thousand, and it was a river that I could not pass through, for the waters had risen, waters to swim in, a river that could not be passed over or through. Ezekiel 47:5 (AMP)


©2018 Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

The Front Porch; Making Memories

The Front Porch; Making Memories - Roy Lessin A front porch is a great memory maker. When you count your blessings, the number multiplies when you count a friend. “Turn, O LORD, and deliver me; save me because of your unfailing love.” Psalm 6:4

We can look up to God because His love will never let us down. "The true measure of love is to love without measure!" - St. Bernard. May you daily be— Kept in God’s perfect peace, Blessed with His matchless grace, Assured of His caring presence, Sheltered by His awesome greatness, Covered with His steadfast love.

©2018 Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow. Adapted from Come Sit Awhile, by Roy Lessin.

Under His Wings

Under His Wings

- Roy Lessin

Under His wings, Under His wings,

Comes the joy of heavenly things;

Under His wings, Under His wings,

To His mercies my heart now clings;

Under His wings, Under His wings,

Oh the wonders His presence brings!

He will cover you with His pinions, and under His wings shall you trust and find refuge; His truth and His faithfulness are a shield and a buckler.
Psalm 91:4 (AMP)

©2018 Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow

Come Sit Awhile: Front Porch Thoughts

Come Sit Awhile: Front Porch Thoughts

- Roy Lessin

A friend loves at all times, Proverbs 17:17 (NKJV)

The Things You Find In A Friend

A caring way, A winning smile,

A willingness to go the extra mile;

A giving heart, A radiant glow,

A thoughtfulness that helps you grow;

A listening ear, A servant’s way,

A special bond that’s felt each day.

Porches are great memory makers.

A porch light is a very welcome sight.

The breadth of God’s love reaches into every need and

circumstance of your life…

The length of His love is unfailing and will faithfully

guide your way…

The height of His love will raise you up and lift you out of

every valley…

The depth of His love will daily draw you closer to His

heart.

©2018 Roy Lessin, Meeting in the Meadow. Adapted from Come

Sit Awhile, by Roy Lessin.