Hey, Girlfriends!
It's Monday and I just got back home from New York where I spent the weekend with my daughter at her new apartment in Tribeca. It was absolutely beautiful! I honestly think I could live in New York. We had such a nice time together. We ate at fabulous restaurants and walked so much! My legs are still sore. We ran across the Brooklyn Bridge yesterday, too! She lives so close to Battery Park overlooking the Hudson River. We could see the Statue of Liberty! The best part was spending time with Meghan!
I was also able to see my good friend, Sandy who moved there this past Summer! We had a great time together! We also had brunch with Meghan's friend, Sarah and her mom.
Believe it or not, I did my Cover to Cover readings. I am loving this so much that I just didn't want to miss out this week. But, the only problem is the wrap up! There were so many things I read that made me cringe and get convicted. I loved Matthew chapter 6. A lot of what I read is still lingering... especially the part about not judging others, loving my enemies, turning the other cheek, forgiving so I can be forgiven, praying for those who mistreat me, giving to others, doing unto others as I would have them do to me... and MY MOUTH.
Also...
"Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, 'Brother, let me take the speck out of your eye,' when you yourself fail to see the plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye. (Matthew 6:41-42)
And...
"No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. Each tree is recognized by its own fruit. People do not pick figs from thornbushes, or grapes from briers. The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For out of the overflow of his heart his mouth speaks. (Matthew 6:43-45)
When I think of fruit, I always think of the Fruit of the Spirit... Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Gentleness, Faithfulness and Self-Control.
I loved people watching in New York and thinking about this song...
Have a great week no matter where you are!
In His Love,
Angie xoxo
15 comments:
no matter where you are...NYC or Houston; hurting or filled with peace; emotionally or physically or spiritually--God is with you. Such good Gospel accounts of Christ's ministry and the parables--whose toe was not stepped on this week? So glad you had a wonderful time with pretty Meghan. Love, A
So glad you had a great time! What a great view she has. I know this will be a special time in her life....
I can see and hear the sweet joy of a wonderful weekend. I can tell you were just beaming to be with your daughter and enjoy the scenery in NY.
I love your excitement for the Word and the NT. I am currently in Acts reading about Paul. Not sure where I'll go next.
Matt 6:33...seek first the kingdom of God and all these things will be given to you.
I believe it is in chap 6 the verses in the 20s that talks about not worry and how the birds do not worry.
Love,
Paula
that picture on the hudson river took me back girl. I got proposed to in that very spot... I love New York
Wow amazing pictures! I am a native of NY State, not the city, but the state. Some times I miss it.
funny you speak of Matthew and talk about the very same things I was reading about in Luke. If you read my most recent post you will see why:) God is good and he is faithful.
I come here often and find that you are dealing with many similar things.
I'll be back...:)
Oh what an AWESOME POST...made me want to move to New York...what a balcony view!...you all looked so happy and content...and look at you getting your readings done in midst of a whirlwind trip...just wanted to say I moved my Cover to Cover readings back to my original blog...it didn't work with blogger and the violation stuff...so I'm back to the way it was...you'll like that, huh? So thrilled you had a great time! Love, Bev
Oh Wow!! Angie. . I am so jealous (with a godly jealousy of course). Looks like you had a great time. Even though I've never been to NYC, I know I could make my home there very easily. Yes, I'm a city girl living in the country. Go figure.
~Cheryl
What great pics...took me back to summers of my youth spent in New York taking ballet lessons. I always skipped a class or 2 a couple of days before coming home to run all over the city watching people, shopping etc.
Beautiful post, the more we know Jesus, the more we want to bear good fruit...
Love, Annette
What a beautiful weekend the Lord gave you to spend with Meghan! Looks like you guys had a wonderful time...thanks for the pictures!
Matthew 6 covers so much...thanks for renewing those verses in my heart this morning.
Love Ya,
Stacey
It sounds as though you had a fabulous weekend with your daughter and friend. How very sweet and special.
Amazing pics! I have to admit...I am a bit jealous of your daughter's fabulous apartment views!! Looks like such a fun place to live.
I think we are all a bit jealous of Meghan and the whole NYC deal! :) Who doesn't want to do that?!!! What fabulous pictures and such sweet memories between you.
Love always,
Fran
I loved the pictures! I'm so glad you had a great time in NYC!
I agree with you about the verse about our speech being the overflow of our hearts! There is a study out, which Beth Moore mentioned once, called Conversation Peace, and this is one of the key scriptures. I have read the book, and I recently got the study guide but haven't done it yet.
Blessings
Michelle
Glad you're having such a great time. NYC is so much fun...and I love your daughter's new apartment. That view is wonderful. And check our your cool shirt! Where might you have gotten that? hee-hee
Oh, how exciting! I know you had a great time! What a wonderful time of the year to be in NY! I know it must be such fun to live there all the time! You and Meghan could be sisters, my dear.
Glad you got to spend this special time with her!
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