Reflections

This past year has been a hard one on so many levels.

It has been a year of births, deaths, sickness, love and lost love.

But, isn't that the old cliche "The Circle of Life".

Only easier when you are on the outside looking at others lives.

When it strikes at your door step it can be overwhelming, destructive,

and heartbreaking, leaving questions like "why" hanging in the air.

Now that the "smoke" has cleared a little I look back and reflect on all

that has occurred, and all that God has done and what HE has

taught me and brought me through. The psalmist said it best:

I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place

HE is my strength, and song and my Salvation.  Psalms 118,5,6

I have learned that  the words, "I trust you Jesus" are the most important words

in my vocabulary!

I have learned that without the LORD directing my every step I don't have a song!

I have learned yet again, that many of the things that I deemed important are not!

I have learned that the love of good friends and family are like a warm quilt when

they wrap their concern and prayers around you!

I have learned that a baby's sweet smile can make even the worse day good again!

I have learned that when the winds of change and bitter cold days rush your world

without a moments notice that I do not have to understand "why", I just need to look

to the ONE who controls the wind, the rain,  and the seasons of my life and just trust!




The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do to me?   Psalm 118: 6

The Watching Bird

I was driving back to work from lunch,  I noticed  a large beautiful bird soaring in the
sky, right along with my car.
I topped the hill of the street I was on and the bird continued to fly off to my
right, keeping pace. I saw the bird swoop toward my car and felt it
wanted to make sure I noticed it.
As I glanced in that direction I instantly heard that small quiet voice that I have
come to know as Father...
Yes, He said, it is me ! I am here, I know every twist and turn in this road called life.
I can see the road before you and I can see the road that you have traveled!
No storm cloud, high sea, or fierce wind can keep you from my sight
All of your journey's will not be filled with wonder and happiness but know that
you are mine and I am here soaring along with you, helping you find your way.
Even when you feel so lost.
Never doubt my nearness....


Even in the midst of the raging storms of life, God has us in His sight.


Joshua 1:9

King James Version (KJV)

Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.