Back Like A Tempest

Just back to give a howdy to all my friends. Life is awesome. Things are well. The clouds can’t stop me. I’m looking forward to the exciothat God places before me every single minute of every single day. Thanks for your continued prayer. And I’ll be praying for your too. 

Haven't been around the site for a while. Have been busy rearranging this lifes goals and perspectives. God is GREAT and I give Him all thanks for steering my ship and watching over me and my family. A rich Blessing indeed. I am going to make a point of getting back here and sharing more often. Could be just about anything, as I am thoroughly enjoy getting up in the plane and traveling. Looking forward to seeing the cool stuff each day has to bring. Thankful for all the things in my past that got me to the place that I am today, and will never get caught up lamenting over regret or remorse. Thanks again to Father in Heaven for removing that from me. Prayers answered. Talk Soon. 

Chev. Lydell II

Greetings friends. I have not been around for a bit, but I thought I would just share for a moment. God has Blessed me so richly. I stand in awe of His kindness and power. I give thanks for His Son, Jesus Christ, and the sacrifice he made so we could live next to Him, should we choose to. (Why would anyone choose anything less?) I have been working hard towards a goal I started when I was about 14 years old. I always wanted to fly. Even thought about all the avenues I could get closer to planes and airports when I was young. My dream was always to combine my mechanical ability gift with my passion for flying and become a A&P mechanic, with an IA certification. When I joined the Navy in '76, I thought that I was on my way. BUT as we all know, the recruiter gave me this wonderful package deal, and I ended up working with planes, and other training areas. I don't regret it, but I never saw that goal. Then through the years of chasing my passion of speed, I found a way to put my mechanical abilities into building and racing cars. I have had lots and lots of fast cars. With my team, we did okay. As a bunch of privateers, we finished our best year in 3rd overall for championship points.

 

Always moving up, and trying to go faster and faster. I had a couple of pretty nasty wrecks along the way, and being able to be gifted by God Himself helped me to lean that I could do much more for Him with my mouth, if  I Iet Him steer my path. But along this journey, my eyes always looked up whenever the sound of a plane went over. My mind rolled into my childhood whenever I got a smell of the aviation fuel in the air. In my garage sat the pinnacle of speed for all my years. My beautiful 2006 Steeda Built Ford Mustang GT. Very fast, handles like a road racer, and did I mention really super-charged fast? 

 Then, came what I would call a mixed type blessing. I had waited a long time for my knee surgery again. Which I got done Sept. 20th 2012. This was my 3rd knee surgery, so it was not like I did not know what to expect, and even though I was prepared mentally and physically, it still was kind of a stress-er. (I was back at work after 3 weeks, back to 100% duty). Anyway, we had just gotten a new puppy, a beautiful little Shorkie we named Mr. Tootles, and being as I was home rehabbing, I got to spend the time bonding with Mr. Tootles and hanging around outside during the really nice fall we had here in Minnesota. One afternoon we were playing around in the back yard. I live close to the Blaine airport, and even closer to the sea port on Rice Lake. On one afternoon, they were having a fly-in or something over at the sea port, and Mr. Tootles and I were watching the planes fly over, I came to the realization that it was time for me to get back in the air. I went and got my Class III medical certificate, drove down to the FAA and got my students pilots license, and found an instructor. Then came the impact of all the costs associated with flying. Dang. This was never going to work. BUT WAIT! That Mustang. Yup, my need for fast cars quickly diminished as my wanting to get in the air grew. SO I did it. I sold my car, and bought a plane. I may not be in a position to get the mechanics licenses I always wanted, but at least I will find a way to share my dream of flying with my family.    

 

So now the wonderful Piper Cherokee N1880T sits in a nice little hangar I have at KMIC, and while it is not inexpensive, my flying time is less expensive, and when I get finished, I will have something that my family and I can travel around in. I passed my FAA written exam which is an excellent Blessing for me, and I am well on my way to getting my Private Pilots license by my birthday this year. So basically, I want to thank God for wrapping His gracious hands around me and showing me great favor. And I want to thank God for the support I have received from my family and friends, and mostly my beautiful wife for her undying support of all my goofy pathways. And also my Mom and Dad. For giving me passion, and letting me fly all those years ago when I was just a 14 year old kid. It had never left me.

Enjoy the Blessings of the Day my friends, and may God Bless you Richly. 

Chev. Lydell II

Family. You know. Family. There is nothing quite like being part of a family. When you have one, it's amazing, and to think that you can take them for granted. But they are always there. What a wonderful thing God did. Make us all family. Some are closer, some farther. Some are intimately connected, some pretty distant. Some are our own, the ones God put with a Husband and Wife, bride and Groom, a couple with child, or children. Some are our siblings, that we enjoy or, are just related to through parents. Some are the brothers and sisters that God has brought into our lives for a purpose. Created that bond outside of growing up in a house together. Some of these bonds are much stronger that the ones we live with in our homes, children-parent relationships excluded, well, for the most part anyway. I personally can't imagine not having the relationship I enjoy with my sons and my wonderful bride, and can't even understand what a child or sibling or an adult is thinking when they walk away from parents. Not what God's plan is, but then I remember, that while God puts everything out there, ultimately the decision is ours to make. I surely understand the differences between my siblings and myself. Differences in lifestyle, the way people treat others, and the way folks act towards one another can really build some walls. Even so much as the folks siblings decide to make a part of their lives even build some walls. Can we knock down those walls? Sure. Do we want to? Not always. But the relationship between a child and their parents? To not have that could or might possibly the worst. How could I imagine not having my Goddess Mother to talk to. How can I imagine not having a Dad to share with. Not easy for this old guy. Now I fully know, that there will be a time coming when I will be the only one talking. But I know for sure, just like always, they still be there to hear me. I Love you Mom and Dad. Thanks for everything, and for making me the Dad I am today. Tough shoes to fill, but I do it proudly. 

God Bless you today. As Thanksgiving and the Blessed Birthday of the Savior come upon us,

What are you thankful for. I give thanks to God for this precious life, 

And the ones He has brought into it to share. 

Thank you Jesus Christ for my life. 

And thank you Father in Heaven.

And thanks Mom & Dad. 

Have a truly Blessed day, and a better tomorrow.

God Bless you and keep you

and may God's face smile on you.

Chev. Lydell II

Greeting and Blessings to you in God's great name and glory. 

As I sit and ponder today and know that we are moving into another season of thanks and glory, I give thanks for all God has done for me. A wonderful family: A beautiful hard working wife of 30+ years, good well grounded and faithful children and a small, but wonderful support group of friends and family. A great Goddess Mother, and a good giving Dad. My life has changed over the growth of my years, and to God, through His Son Jesus Christ, I give all the Glory and thanks. 
There is an area though, that I just do not understand. There are those, self-proclaimed decent God fearing people, That just use His name in vain in every other sentence they use. Anger sets in much faster than tolerance, and then, God's name is called out to damn, or smite someone. Like they have some sort of authority to have God right their wrongs. Like they even have a clue. That authority is not theirs. But yet, in so sort of power trip, like "I am better than you", they will do more to hurt, than help. Remember Luke 21:1-4, As Jesus looked up, he saw the rich putting their gifts into the temple treasury.  He also saw a poor widow put in two very small copper coins. “Truly I tell you,” he said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others.  All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.”
Why, when you have unlimited resources to help others, if only with a meal, or shelter, or a sweater when cold, a coin for comfort, or just the gift of giving itself, why would you invest time and serious resources into the attempted destruction of others when truly "as you do unto others you do to me"? When everything you give you will get back 10 fold? The destructive nature of hate and discord will never win anything but more hate, more discord and separation. Separation from anything that ever meant anything to you. Easy to see from the outside. Difficult to see through the eyes of wasted hatred. 

That is my discussion for today. Seems like a waste for me to even delve into these thoughts. But way better for me to speak and release. Hopefully one or two thoughts can implant a change in something somewhere, and mostly in my myself. Remember, “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me." Matthew 25:40.

"May the Lord bless you and keep you: May the Lord make His face shine upon you, and be gracious unto you: May the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace." 

In His Glorious Name, 

Chev. Lydell II

I am very thankful for today. I am very thankful for the time I get to enjoy with my wife and our sons. I am humbled and Blessed that Father God in Heaven is number 1 in our lives. We are Blessed and graced with the faith at Lord Jesus Christ was sent to spare us from the sin that we cannot get around in this human life. But we know that He was sent so we could have the Grace through Faith that we were promised.  

Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here; see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it into my side. Stop doubting and believe.” Thomas said to him, “My Lord and my God!” Then Jesus told him, “Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not recorded in this book. John 20:27-30. 

It is just the same for us. Never stop believing that Jesus will save us. Yes we will make a mistake, yes we are destine to be sinners, but God values us. Us that live for Jesus. Not anything here. But striving to be more like Him. In our words, our actions, and especially in the way we value others. In God's world, everyone deserves a chance, but in God's world, not all will get it by their words alone. And many more will not see eternal paradise for their deeds either. 

God Bless you, and search for the narrow path. It is truly the only way. 

 Whoever has my commands and keeps them is the one who loves me. The one who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love them and show myself to them.” John 14:21

 Be Blessed in the name of  Messiah Yeshua.

 And may Yahweh Bless you and give you peace.  

Chev. Lydell

Today I am just wanting to talk about Gods laws verse mans traditions. Some are so caught up on making other people happy, not to ruffle feathers, or to do what in their mind will make everyone happy, that they forget that is does not make any difference how hard you try to make everyone happy if you lose yourself to this world. As we strive to live and let live, so to speak.... Do we remember that is is only through Gods great power that we are here at all? And for what would one gain if you give up God for fear of losing a friend. (Can't I or shouldn't I try to let that friend know of God's mercy through Jesus?) Or lose the respect of a peer. Or lose the family member you strive to please? I for one, and I basically stand alone, will say that I will not give up on God for anyone. I will not let loose of Jesus Christ for anything. Mans traditions.... Wearing certain cloths, looking a certain way, acting a certain way, so on and so on... To give up on Thou shall not Steal. Love thy Mother and Father. Basics folks.. I could care less what the world thinks. I am perfectly happy surrounding myself with the few precious family members that know me. Understand who I am, and harbor no preconceived notions. Understand that every single person in Gods world deserves a chance. Even to be disrespectful if the so wish... But I will hold tight to my Bible, my teachings, my revelations, and my Lord. And those few precious that I will carry, and that will carry me. The rest... I cannot be accountable for, but I will keep praying for. God does not want to see anyone perish, but like I said in a previous rambling, only He can send you to Christ, and keep you from a hardened heart. You can keep the socials, the get together's, the reunions that mean nothing but the chance to talk about someone from your perch. From behind your sheltered wall. I will bare mine all before Father and let Him alone be my judge. OH, and I will keep sharing Gods word with all that are seeking. I will keep on talking and writing about Jesus, and I will keep on the path God has sent me on. Shalom.

In Yeshua's Blessed name I will always stand. Right out here where you can see me and hear me LOUD and CLEAR and PROUD to be His servant. 

Yahweh Bless you and Keep you

Humbly,

Chev Lydell II