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
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
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.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
New Beginnings
How sweet to wake each morning,.
A new day, a new beginning, oh what wonders will this day bring?
Oh, shout to the Lord for this day and the beauty that it holds
From sunrise to sunset, colors and light and sights and sounds all
miraculous events.
Even when our afflictions are many, our blessings are far more abundant!
How wonderful that we are given new beginnings. We serve a just and
awesome God, who is always right there waiting for us to fall into His
arms of forgiveness and love.
He is sweet and good and blessed is the man who trusts in Him....
My heart is thankful and grateful today for this new day!
Based on Scripture from Psalm 34.....
A new day, a new beginning, oh what wonders will this day bring?
Oh, shout to the Lord for this day and the beauty that it holds
From sunrise to sunset, colors and light and sights and sounds all
miraculous events.
Even when our afflictions are many, our blessings are far more abundant!
How wonderful that we are given new beginnings. We serve a just and
awesome God, who is always right there waiting for us to fall into His
arms of forgiveness and love.
He is sweet and good and blessed is the man who trusts in Him....
My heart is thankful and grateful today for this new day!
Based on Scripture from Psalm 34.....
Monday, June 18, 2012
The Harvest is near!
As always, I am so amazed by God's goodness....
This time last year, we were already into triple digit temperatures
and we had had a very dry winter, and the possibility of rain
was not in the forecast.
The crops withered, the grass died, and the fruit trees did
not produce.
Yet, this year God has blessed our land and given us the
measure of rain needed to replenish our fields and yards
and water tanks.
You can see the results all around us....
Fields green with promise, trees full of small beginnings of
fruits and nuts.
Vegetable stands teeming with the rewards of spring and the
promise of a great fall harvest....
I mentioned to my husband my excitement and hope for a
good harvest from my three pecan trees this year.
Wow, immediately God spoke to my heart of His anticipation
of a "Great Harvest" too.....
I like to think he longs for our "Homecoming",
but, Loving Father that He is He wants not one lamb left behind.
I believe with all my heart that the end of the age is close at hand,
the signs are all around us. The earth is trembling with
anticipation...yet most refuse to see....
We should be tidying up our orchards, chafing the wheat from
the tares, making sure our gardens are ready for
the "greatest harvest" of them all...when God sends His
son Jesus to bring His children Home!
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time
we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."
Galatians 6:9
This time last year, we were already into triple digit temperatures
and we had had a very dry winter, and the possibility of rain
was not in the forecast.
The crops withered, the grass died, and the fruit trees did
not produce.
Yet, this year God has blessed our land and given us the
measure of rain needed to replenish our fields and yards
and water tanks.
You can see the results all around us....
Fields green with promise, trees full of small beginnings of
fruits and nuts.
Vegetable stands teeming with the rewards of spring and the
promise of a great fall harvest....
I mentioned to my husband my excitement and hope for a
good harvest from my three pecan trees this year.
Wow, immediately God spoke to my heart of His anticipation
of a "Great Harvest" too.....
I like to think he longs for our "Homecoming",
but, Loving Father that He is He wants not one lamb left behind.
I believe with all my heart that the end of the age is close at hand,
the signs are all around us. The earth is trembling with
anticipation...yet most refuse to see....
We should be tidying up our orchards, chafing the wheat from
the tares, making sure our gardens are ready for
the "greatest harvest" of them all...when God sends His
son Jesus to bring His children Home!
Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time
we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."
Galatians 6:9
Monday, June 11, 2012
Grateful Heart
I have been busy with canning and freezing
the vegetables and fruits of the season.
The harvest of summer gardens is an amazing time.
I love all the fresh food for my table and the thought
that my pantry will be full for the coming winter months
fills me with joy.
Not only does summer bring forth a bounty of goodness
to eat, the flowers and trees teem with their own beauty and smells.
I love the birds and butterfly's, darting about in my yard.
Hummingbirds zooming in for a drink, then off again quick as a wink.
My heart is grateful for another summer and for the goodness
of God's love over my life.
Our God is an Awesome God!
Happy Summer Everyone......
Psalm 132: 15
I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread.
the vegetables and fruits of the season.
The harvest of summer gardens is an amazing time.
I love all the fresh food for my table and the thought
that my pantry will be full for the coming winter months
fills me with joy.
Not only does summer bring forth a bounty of goodness
to eat, the flowers and trees teem with their own beauty and smells.
I love the birds and butterfly's, darting about in my yard.
Hummingbirds zooming in for a drink, then off again quick as a wink.
My heart is grateful for another summer and for the goodness
of God's love over my life.
Our God is an Awesome God!
Happy Summer Everyone......
Psalm 132: 15
I will abundantly bless her provision: I will satisfy her poor with bread.
Monday, May 21, 2012
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Watching and Learning
As I looked out my bedroom window I saw a Dove, a Cardinal, and a Blackbird feeding together underneath a tree where a feeder hangs.
There was no aggression toward one another as they dined on seeds and nuts.
Not one of them made an attempt to lay claim to the area.
They stepped around each other with polite but cautious movements.
They realized in order to munch on the sunflower seeds and fat peanuts they would have to be tolerant of one another.
How easily they understood that some situations call for putting our true nature aside and adapt to our surroundings in order to get the job done.
This same thing can happen with us when we decide to except Jesus into our heart.
We trust Him and he shows us how we can adapt and change and lay down our old sin nature and become new creatures through Him.
His love teaches us how to live in harmony with those of different
cultures, backgrounds and beliefs.
We can learn to accept and handle tricky circumstances and people that life sometimes leads into our paths and we can do it peacefully with dignity and grace.
2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
There was no aggression toward one another as they dined on seeds and nuts.
Not one of them made an attempt to lay claim to the area.
They stepped around each other with polite but cautious movements.
They realized in order to munch on the sunflower seeds and fat peanuts they would have to be tolerant of one another.
How easily they understood that some situations call for putting our true nature aside and adapt to our surroundings in order to get the job done.
This same thing can happen with us when we decide to except Jesus into our heart.
We trust Him and he shows us how we can adapt and change and lay down our old sin nature and become new creatures through Him.
His love teaches us how to live in harmony with those of different
cultures, backgrounds and beliefs.
We can learn to accept and handle tricky circumstances and people that life sometimes leads into our paths and we can do it peacefully with dignity and grace.
2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
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