The God Of It All

There is nothing better each and every morning when I wake than to acknowledge to God that He is the God of the day and to praise Him for it. God is truly the God of it all! 

 The God Of It All 

 The God of my soul

Is the God of the whole;

He’s the God of the mountains

And the God of all fountains.

My God is the God of the storms

And of all that forms.

He’s the God of the ice and the snow;

The God of the winds that stay calm or blow.

My God is the God of the rains

And the drought across the plains.

He’s the God of the waters, streams, and seas; 

The God of the animals, birds, and bees.

God is the God of all weather during the year,

He’s the God of all I breathe, see, smell, or hear.

He’s the God of the heavens and the stars.

He’s the God of all that is ours.

He’s the God of the whole,

And it’s to Him we need to glorify and extol.

God is the God of it all,

Whether great or small.

 

Mary Crisp Jameson 2/26/2026

 

“Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh, Is there anything too hard for Me?” Jeremiah 32:27 KJV

 

“The God who made the world and everything in it is the Lord of heaven and earth and does not live in temples built by human hands. And He is not served by human hands, as if He needed anything. Rather, He himself gives everyone life and breath and everything else.” Act 17:24-25 NIV

 

BE HAPPY -continued...

When I talk about the bad, I am talking about God being in control over the bad. Since Adam and Eve, man has created bad with their schemes, but God uses the bad for good; He can use it to grab attention, to create growth, or even to turn it toward His preplanned works. However, through the bad, God stands ready to help.  He has already helped by sending His Son to save us and allow for forgiveness. He has already sent the Holy Spirit to His people (believers) in order to give them courage and guide them. God stands ready at any given moment to hear, forgive, and walk u through the bad. Through the bad, faith that God is in control can keep me “happy.” 

Be Happy

 

Whatever the Lord designs is within His plan

And not for man to understand.

He made the one, and He made the other; 

Both the good and the bad,

And said, “Be happy and glad!”

For if God makes the road straight,

Who can undo their fate?

Therefore, be happy!

Move forward or wait. 

If God makes the road to twist and bend,

Who can question what God will send?

It cannot be undone-

So be happy instead,

Walking through it with the Living Bread.

He knows what is to come

And what the end is from the beginning,

And declares, “Be happy, not glum.”

The Lord says His purpose will stand

With the might of His hand;

His plans are sure and pure-

Man cannot know how the wind will blow.

Man cannot know coming events or its contents.

Man cannot straighten the road, but God carries the load,

And gives good measure within His pleasure.

He makes the one and He makes the other;

The good and the bad-

And says, “Be happy, not mad.”

We experience them both-

They are made for grown.

So, rejoice in God’s choice!

For with the stroke of His hand, He spoke, 

“Be happy!”

 

Mary Crisp Jameson 2/22/2026

 

“Consider what God has done; Who can straighten what He has made crooked? When times are good, be happy; but when times are bad, consider this: God had made the one as well as the other. Therefore, no one can discover anything about their future.” Ecclesiastes 7:13-14  

“‘I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say, ‘My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.’” Isaiah 46:10 

BE HAPPY

Being content and happy can be a mindset in that I need to stay focused on God. The following helps me do this. 

Paul said, “For I have learned to be content in whatever the circumstance.” Philippians 4:11b

HOW!

 

“I can do this through Him who gives me strength” Philippians 4:13

(Resting in God)

 

“His kingdom (sovereignty) rules over all (me).” Psalm 103:19b

(The Lord is in charge)

 

“God works for the good of (me) those who Him.” Romans 8:28a

 

“His divine power has given us (me) everything we (I) need.” 2 Peter 1:3a

(God’s power covers my needs)

 

“In Christ you (I) have been brought to fullness (made complete).” Colossians 2:10a

 

SO! 

 

“When times are good be happy, but when times are bad, consider this: God has made the one as well as the other.” Ecclesiastes 7:14a

 

“May the righteous be glad and rejoice ...be happy and joyful. Psalm 68:3 

AND...

Be thankful with praise, for "When God gives someone (me) wealth and possessions, and the ability to enjoy them, to accept their (my) lot and be happy in their (my) toil- this is a gift of God." Ecclesiastes 5:19

 

 

Known and Unknown

I just checked my calendar to plan my week, but there is just so much I can plan, for I do not know what will occur to change any plans I make. I can only be happy in the moment, knowing that what comes this week, God walks through it with me. 

The Known and the Unknown

 

I do not know

How the wind will blow.

I do not know what life on earth will bring-

What will occur with my off-spring,

What will come tomorrow,

Whether I will have joy or sorrow, 

Whether I will have pain or gain.

I do not know of sin’s cost, misfortune, or loss.

I do not know about the following day

Or what will cross my pathway. 

I can only pray. 

The present and future are not in my hands,

For God is in control of all plans.

Only one thing is certain

As I peep through future’s curtain-

Earth’s death will come with no warning;

It could be tonight or the morning.

It could come a year or more from now,

And there’s no way to know how.

Only one thing I do know-

Only One will help me grow,

Only One will get me through.

Life is unknown 

Except by the One upon His throne.

 

Mary Crisp Jameson  2/23/2026

 

“By the sweat of your brow you will eat your food until you return to the ground, since from it you were taken; for dust you are and to dust you will return.” 

Genesis 3:19

 

A New Heaven and A New Earth

I often like to take scripture and turn it into a conversation with God using verse. It just seems to bring me closer to God within my Bible study. Revelation 21: 1-5 inspired the following: 

 

A New Heaven and A New Earth 

 

I am clothe in white,

Washed clean and bright,

With no lingering sin left in sight.

That’s what I see in this new heaven and earth,

After God has established my merit and worth.

I now stand in God’s Holy City among the righteous and equal.

But there is a sequel!

There are no tears-

There are no fears.

There are no rich or poor

Wanting what’s yours.

I cry no more.

I’m given no heavy chore.

There is no more pain;

Only joy is my gain. 

God dwells with me here.

On His throne is where I see Him appear.

He is robed in glory and might.

I see no darkness, only light.

God has made all things new;

Given everyone their due.

He sits on His throne,

And I glory in how He rules over His own.

 

Mary Crisp Jameson   2/22/2026 

“Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth,” for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and He will dwell with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them and be their God. He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!” Then He said, “Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true.” Revelation 21:1-5 NIV 

 

I Believe

We all believe in something, and no matter how hard someone tries, there is no way to change your mind. I, too, have a belief, and no one can change my mind. I believe in the One true and righteous King of the Universe. 

I Believe 

 

Lord! I believe!

I believe You are the Son of God;

That You died for me.

I believe Your arms are open wide-

You are always by my side.

There is nothing more I must decide-

Only to believe!

I believe in Your grace

And the promise of my permanent resting place.

I believe You forgive me in my wrath,

You forgive my wayward deeds,

You forgive my unfruitful seeds.

I believe I am saved-

No longer lost,

And it was You who paid the cost.

Lord!

I believe every scripture verse;

You are the King of the Universe, 

The Bread of Life,

The Light of the World,

The Beginning and the End.

Lord! I believe!

 

Mary Crisp Jameson 2/20/2026

 

“Do not let your hearts be troubles. You believe in God; believe also in me." John 14:1 

 

“But these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name.” John 20:31 

 

 

 

MAKING TIME

If I want to be a friend of others and of Jesus, I have to make time. That could mean rising early; it could mean skipping something I want to do for myself, or it could mean just putting others before myself. I believe that is also called love. Making time brings its rewards and it presents moments to cherish. I, personally, need to do better. 

 

M issing a personal scheduled appointment

A ppointing a special place and time 

K issing my personal time good-bye with joy

E liminating television time 

 

T rading off my plans for someone else’s 

I nvesting in growing the friendship

M aking the minutes, hours, and day meaningful  

E mbracing the moments together