Confusion

When one door closes

Another one opens.

Sometimes it is necessary 

To take time to

Sort through the

Confusion.

Within

What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters 

compared to what lies within us.  

                                                                                            ~Ralph Waldo Emerson~

                                                                                              

Filling My Cup

Every morning I spend fifteen minutes filling my mind full of God; so there's no room left for worry thoughts.  ~Howard Chandler Christy

Enjoy the scenery on the detour. The journey is the best part of the trip.

Praising God Today

Do You Believe There Is A God?

“God is not a belief to which you give your assent. God becomes a reality whom you know intimately, meet everyday, one whose strength becomes your strength, whose love, your love. Live this life of the presence of God long enough and when someone asks you, “Do you believe there is a God?” you may find yourself answering, “No,

I do not believe there is a God.

 I know there is a God.”

~Ernest Boyer, Jr.

Face In The Sky

So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen.  For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal. 

 2 Corinthians 4:18

But my eyes are fixed on you,

 O Sovereign LORD;

in you I take refuge       Psalm 141:8

But if from there you seek the LORD your God,

you will find him if you look for him with all your heart

 and with all your soul.   

Deuteronomy 4:29

We have to pray with our eyes on God, not on the difficulties. ~Oswald Chambers

When we put our cares in His hands,

He puts His peace in our hearts. ~Author Unknown

 

Let God's promises shine on your problems. ~Corrie Ten Boom

I would rather walk with God in the dark than go alone in the light.
                                                                ~Mary Gardiner Brainard

 

 
 
There come times when I have nothing more to tell God. If I were to continue to pray in words, I would have to repeat what I have already said. At such times it is wonderful to say to God, "May I be in Thy presence, Lord? I have nothing more to say to Thee, but I do love to be in Thy presence."
                                                                                ~O. Hallesby
 
All praise and honor to you my Lord, thank you she whispers as she drifts off to sleep.



 

Patience

Patience in suffering.  Patience in healing.  Patience in answered prayers.
Patience is not an ability to wait.  Patience is how you act while you wait.
Patience is an attitude.
Patience grows under trial.
Patience is enduring through trials.

Wait--Expect something to happen.
Be patient as you wait (not if you wait).  We WILL have to wait in life's journey.
Wait on God with a good attitude. 

Oh how God is speaking to me today.  I struggle with patience in the unknown.  And He continues to test me over and over in an effort to perfect my weakness.  I surrender (once again) my disappointments, doubts, fears, and control to a loving God, who knows better than I what is best in every situation.  Not my will but yours.

Where would we be today if God had of answered Jesus' first request, "Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me;" 

But Jesus didn't end his prayer on a selfish note.  He continues, "yet not my will, but yours be done." 
With the same attitude I too pray, not my will, Lord but yours be done.

THE WEAVER

My life is but
        a weaving
Between my Lord
        and me,
I cannot choose
        the colors
He worketh steadily.

Ofttimes He
        weaveth sorrow,
And I,
        in foolish pride
Forget He sees
        the upper
And I, the underside.

Not till the loom
        is silent
And the shuttles
        cease to fly
Shall God unroll
        the canvas
And explain the
        reason why.

The dark threads
        are as needful
In the Weaver's
        skillful hand
As the threads of
        gold and silver
In the pattern
        He has planned.

~Author Unknown

Sometimes we just have to tie a knot and hang on.

Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead.  You're not in the driver's seat----I AM.  Don't run from suffering; embrace it.  Follow me and I'll show you how.  ~Luke 9:23 (the Message)

Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us.  They Give us hope and encouragement as we wait patiently for God's promises.  ~Romans 15:4

What is Faith?  It is the confident assurance that what we hope for is going to happen.  It is the evidence of things we cannot yet see.  ~Hebrews 11:1

Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.

Draw close to God, and God will draw close to you.  ~James 4:8

Faith Giver,

So often I settle for the uncertainty of seeking what I want when I want it, and I'm left disappointed.  Show me what it means to place all my confidence in you.  Fill me with the assurance that my greatest hopes and dreams are fulfilled in you, even when I can't see it for myself. 

Amen

Soon...

Thank you for not giving up on me.  I will get back to posting real soon. 

A Work Of Time

We are not just the age we are, but all the ages we have ever been.

 

Some days we just need to celebrate!

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good.  His love endures forever.  Give thanks to the God of gods.  His love endures forever.  Give thanks to the Lord of lords:  His love endures forever.   Psalm 116:17

Today is a day to celebrate!!
Celebrate
Life
Family
Friends
The future
Christian love
Wisdom that comes
Only from the gift of time.
Most important is to
Celebrate because we serve
A Loving God
Celebrate
Jesus, our friend
and Savior.
Pause and join me today, what are you celebrating?

Yesterday, Today and Always

Discover the power of Gratitude. Gratitude is our defined expression of how we perceive our life and its many blessings.

"Reflect Each Day On All You Have To Be Grateful For And You Will Receive More To Be Grateful For." ~Chuck Danes

LET'S BE GRATEFUL FOR THOSE WHO GIVE US HAPPINESS; THEY ARE THE CHARMING GARDENERS WHO MAKE OUR SOUL BLOOM.

~Marcel Proust




If you want to turn your life around, try thankfulness. It will change your life mightily. ~Gerald Good





The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings." ~Eric Hoffer

44) Jesus- the same yesterday, today, and always.

45) Comforting words to end a day that has stirred mixed emotions, thoughts, and unsettled business.

46) Happy Birthday "83"

47) Seeing God use your child to help another in need. Paying it forward.

48) Evening walk beneath the stars.

49) Too MawD: I love you whispered from a two year old.

50) Grace-undeserved

51) eager anticipation of upcoming events

52) celebrations of life, love, family & fun

53) Harmony at home, with others and with yourself

54) Life is a gift

55) Time is a priceless gift

56) Balance is a learned accomplishment

Want to drink the wonder of gratitude? Become a Joy Finder? Consider joining the Gratitude Community -- just jump in with your own counting! How to begin your own 1000 Gift List ::: How Gratitude Can Change your Life

In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins--not through strength but by perseverance.

Obstacles

~Our faith becomes strengthened by the obstacles we face.

~Happiness is not an absence of problems; but the ability to deal with them.

~In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.

Beauty in God's word and sunset

Isaiah 41:10

I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order. ~John Burroughs

One thing is certain--the sun rises to greet me each and every morning.

How glorious a greeting the sun gives the mountains!!

~John Muir

Your Name by Phillips, Craig & Dean

Remember to pause my music on the right before starting this song.

...and you thought no one would notice

How strange that Nature does not knock, and yet does not intrude!

~Emily Dickinson~

Tiny Prayers

"Be joyful always, pray continually"

Multitude Mondays-Count Your Blessings, Name Them One By One

"For today and its blessings, I owe the world an attitude of gratitude." ~ Clarence E. Hodges

Multitude Monday: a time set aside to reflect and feel the gratitude of the multitude of blessings that are so often taken for granted. Pause for just a moment and begin your own gratitude list. God rejoices in thankful heart.

43) Country Life

44) Dark, dark star filled nights

45) Summer breeze

46) Push me high Mamaw D, over your head, echoes from twin smiling girls

47) Firsts: first grandchild enters Kindergarden, 2 more granddaughters start pre-school

48) Cool night after a hot summer day.

49) Early morning phone conversations with youngest daughter

50) Children that call home and still need mom's advice.

51) Bedtime prayers whispered in the still of the night

52) God bless mommy and daddy and you Mamaw D says the oldest granddaughter

53) Bible Study on Miracles

54) Smell of fresh cut grass

55) Changing seasons

"Life is made up of meetings and partings. People come into your life everyday, you say good morning, you say good evening, some stay for a few minutes, others a whole lifetime. No matter who it is, you meet and then you part. I'm so glad I met you."

True Friends Are A Gift From God

A friend is one who knows us, but loves us anyway.

Every day you will touch a life or a life will touch yours. ~Author Unknown

I Believe...

The task ahead of us is never as great as the Power behind us.

I believe in the sun even if it isn't shining. I believe in love even when I am alone.








I believe in God even when He is silent. ~Author Unknown

Benton County, IN
Amazing windmills border I65 near Lafayette, IN. Renewable Energy. A red light beacons
a top of each mill in the night. Truly a sight to
see night or day.

In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary. ~Aaron Rose

Wind Farm Video

In God's Hand

Life Leads

Life leads...

sometimes in the strangest directions,

and I can't help but wonder why.

In Loving Memory

MeShadow, my friend.

sent from God above.

Sent for a reason,

Maybe a season,

And now, too soon you are gone.

Deep within,

I hold these treasures you see,

memories of you and me.

Time brought us together

and time takes us apart

But forever you'll remain

MeShadow, my friend.

Another Monday of Gratitude

29) Time: time that heals
30) Lessons learned from past mistakes that keep one from making the same mistake again.
31) Meshadow, my dog that found me when my heart was broke and lonely and refused to leave my side. May she rest in peace after a job well done.
32) forgiveness that brings peace within.
33) reflections of life that points to who I am.
34) answered prayers
35) excitement of a granddaughter's first day of school
36) red ripe tomato kissed by the sun
37) hugs
38) 2 parents, both still alive and very much a part of my life
39) 94 year old grandmother that I will always be grateful for
40) Memories of days gone by but never to be forgotten
41) Doe and her fawn drinking from the pond on a hot summer day.
42) The first bird of the morning calling out to wake the woods up.

Multitude Mondays

Multitude Monday: a time set aside to reflect and feel the gratitude of the multitude of blessings that are so often taken for granted. Pause for just a moment and begin your own gratitude list. God rejoices in thankful heart.


15) Sunday morning sermon "forgiving"

16) laughter returns among fellow christians

17) sleeping baby wrapped in grandma's arms

18) sharing: daughter and son-in-law share the garden harvest

19) peace on the pond

20) heart friends

21) music that touches the soul

22) helping others

23) supper suprise from another daughter

24) Sunday morning pew filled with children and grandchildren, not just any child or grandchild but my family coming together to praise God for the multitude of blessings we share.

25) the dawning of a new morning, a new week, and new possibilities

26) stillness of the early morning and stillness in my soul

27) thankful for a God who accepted me just as I am but promises not to leave me that way

28) colors that silently rejoice and reflect God's goodness but often go unnoticed.

Solitude Sunday

Reflect

Refresh

Refocus

From within or from behind, a light shines through us upon things, and makes us aware that we are nothing, but the light is all. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Weekend Wanderings

I soon realized that no journey carries one far unless, as it extends into the world around us, it goes an equal distance into the world within. ~Lillian Smith

The most important trip you may take in life is meeting people halfway. ~Henry Boye

May you find joy in the small things this weekend. Take time to enjoy the journey as you wander.

Give Praise

Thursday Blessing

Walking in Faith

Set your heart and mind on things above.

Leave behind all that belongs to your earthly nature.

Anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language. Do not lie.

Christ is all and is in All.

from Col 3:1-11

Multitude Mondays

Multitude Mondays is a time to count my many blessings. A time to give thanks for the many graces that bless my life. I have decided to join Ann Voskamp and the Gratitude Community in naming my blessings and counting them one by one. You will find a button link below if you would like to read more on the Gratitude Community.


1) innocence of children
2) smile of a grandchild
3) home--my home
4) Plenty- I need nothing
5) my watergarden
6) Peace within
7) warmth of a summer day
8) refreshing glass of tea
9) laughter of the children playing on the hill
10) pictures that capture the moment, the memory
11) Maw D, Mamaw D, a precious name
12) early morning devotions
13) quiet time with God
14) A brief glimps of God in something unexpected.

Busy with today.

Today & everyday ask God for clear perspective, mountain moving faith, & the courage to do what needs doing.

Cherished Memories

Maw-Dee echoes across the field.

The excitement of a two year old.

Maw-Dee!!

A moment when time stands still

A heart is filled with love

And precious memories are made to savor for a lifetime.

The Will of God

Always With You

Only in the silence can you hear

the heartbeat of God

and His still, small voice. It is moments like this I simply pause and listen to God.

...Just Be Happy