I'm not great at sharing when I feel tired and life gets a little crazy but I am ok. I'm just getting aquainted with a few new friends here on Blogger and some of the ones I have known awhile are gone from here but on FB. I don't know how much to share sometimes but it's actually been a difficult week. I kind of wish that Blogger had the option of what goes public and what can be for friends only , I think it used to. I haven't said a lot because of that. Last Tuesday my sister had a heart attack and needed emergency bypass surgery. She has gotten over some of the milestones they wanted to happen and is on her way to a good recovery. It's going to be a process. With all the emotions and concerns I don't feel like my usual self but that is OK. God is the strength of my life, the glory and the lifter of my head. It's helped to share some of my heart in the last few posts. I'm a nature lover as I am sure you can tell and it's the place where I feel I am surrounded by peace and with God's presence.

If you read my post from several weeks ago you may see how beloved my sister is to me. I'm trusting all shall be well.

Fishing

Yesterday we went fishing in some nice quiet places.

It may seem like a simple thing but life gets crazy sometimes and sometimes Jesus leads us besides the still waters to bring refreshment and restoration to weary souls. Does fishing count? I think it could help, smile ! Actually I just tag along and walk, take pictures and sit awhile.

Morning Walk

“When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought joy to my soul.” Psalm 94:19”

I started to write more of a blog but decided to keep it simple. This was my walk early this morning. It was a little foggy but peaceful. I find it amazing how God can speak to my heart through the beauty of His handiwork. Prayer is good but so is a quiet place. Sometimes there is prayer in the quietness that is deeper than spoken words. As my soul reaches out to God I see His creation and hear the sound of the birds. I breathe in the scents of honeysuckle, feel the breeze and I am reminded that I am part of something much greater than myself. The creator if the universe is aware of me and His thoughts towards me are precious.

Dear sweet Jesus You are the One who knows my heart. Every thought, every motive, My joys, my tears, my hopes my fears yet You love me so deeply and completely In the light , in the dark and in my silence I thank You for Your never failing all prevailing love. I have no request this morning. I just want to bless you for You have been so good to me. You are my rock, my shelter, my hiding place, the glory and the lifter of my head. Amen!

When we love someone it isn't always perfect. There are times we mess up and wish we wouldnt have said something but there are also times we could have spoken a word of encouragement but failed to do so.

Life is so totally unpredictable and none of us knows what a day holds. We cannot ever go back but we can gather up the sweetest memories and learn from the times of pain. There is a saying that goes, Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery but today is the present, that is why it is a gift.

Time is the most valuable gift. You cant wrap it with paper and ribbons because it is something that we are using and investing in constantly. It takes time to eat and sleep, work and play and do so many things . Somethings take a long time , somethings not so long. We all have our own wants and needs and there is nothing wrong with time for ourselves, infact it is a healthy choice but the time we have been given is also meant to be shared. Sometimes it seems like a sacrifice but when it is done with a heart of love you will find blessings that last a lifetime and memories that bring smiles for years to come.

"How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of these." George Washington Carver

Yes indeed, God is in our sadness and our laughter, in the bitter and the sweet. There is a divine purpose behind everything — and therefore a divine presence in everything. God is our greatest comfort especially in those moments that don't make sense and, in the moments, when you say, "God, you did this for me" and rejoice and give Him the glory! -Unknown

God is with us in our laughter and our tears, He rejoices over us and He comforts us, He holds our tears in a bottle. He sees us in the night when we cannot sleep because we are worried about things and He longs to gather us close and speak to our hearts to fear not. Psalm 56:8 says, You keep tract of all my sorrows. You have collected all my tears in a bottle. You have recorded each one in Your book. NLT

You are never all alone even when others don't understand. God knows and He hears your hearts cry Be encouraged today in His great love

Sharing is Caring

My little grandson by his uncle's little car with his big dog.

This little boy makes me smile so much!

Accepted in the Beloved

Said one turtle to the other, "When are you going to come out of your shell? There is so much to see and talk about,

When I peeked outside I saw that the sky was so blue and the earth was bursting with the new life .

The flowers are blooming and the birds are singing, The gentle green of Spring is everywhere, Would you care to take a walk with me? There's no hurry but I thought I'd ask!"

Romans 15:7 ~ Therefore accept one another, just as Christ also accepted you, to the glory of God.

Quiet, outgoing, short or tall, the Lord is the Maker of us all. So blessed to be accepted in the beloved.

Good Morning

I've always loved butterflies. There is a story of a butterfly and it's necessary struggle that I like but this morning I came across this quote on a google search. Wouldn't it be sad to go through all the pain and struggles , see the light at the end of the tunnel and to emerge to be criticized for being different? I think the best thing is to not allow others to keep you from using your "wings" whatever they represent to you. Some rejoice with you and applaud but some are like gloom clouds, just trust your wings and rise above !

You are beautiful and unique. Have a blessed day!

Goodnight