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In the stillness

by | Jan 18, 2014 | Uncategorized

I love quiet.
It is peaceful.
It is welcoming to ones spirit and soul.
In this new year let us choose silence and listen to the whispers.

Without a doubt

by | Jan 14, 2014 | Uncategorized

In keeping with the tradition of many bloggers who write on a regular basis sometime in January a word is chosen that will represent ‘the new year’.
I have done this now for about three years spending time waiting and asking the Lord what the word should be and why.
The beginning of last year after a time of prayer and waiting the word given to me was quiet.
Quiet sounded so peaceful. So still. So calm.
At the end of the year the word meant many things that I had never anticipated or even thought was possible.
Having a preconceived idea of my interpretation of the word quiet.
I was ready to accept it not realizing that a deeper truth would be waiting for us as the word played itself out in the months to come.
The year wasn’t necessarily peaceful, still or calm.
Having realized this my zeal to rush into a new word was pushed back a bit and I moved with a hesitant heart.
I was seeking a new word but also not sure what I was asking for.
A few weeks ago at Christmas my husband gave me a ‘box’ to open.
With that gift he gave me a note that said, “this is your word” for the new year.
When I opened the gift it moved something deep within my heart and spirit and at this point in time I am not sure why.
The word has many layers.
I will accept it and see where it takes us.

The word for 2014 is Believe.

Believe without a doubt

Friday’s challenge

by | Jan 14, 2014 | Uncategorized

The challenge given last Friday was to write for five minutes on one specific word.
Do not edit or revise. I have to admit it took me a bit longer than five minutes.
The word given was see:
Psalm 34:7-9
The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him,
And rescues them.
O taste and see that the Lord is good;
How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!
O fear the Lord, you His saints;
For to those who fear Him there is no want.
I have had this verse in my head for several days now.
When I read this passage it brings comfort to me.
The angel of the Lord encamping around us protecting us from harm.
We saw a show the other day called the march of the Penguins.
It was amazing to see.
They were recording the way the mama and the daddy penguin would protect the little egg away from the cold and the harsh climate.
They would spread their wings or whatever they are called around the little egg and hold it deep around their feet doing everything in their power to allow that little egg to hatch alive and not become frozen.
I see this very similar to us.
Because of his love we are rescued and kept safe.
Once we know and experience that love we never want to leave or let it go away.
It is peace and comfort and safety for us.
His tenderness along with his power makes us feel safe.
Those large penguins were very careful to not drop or crush those fragile baby eggs.
In the same way perhaps God is that way with us.
Maybe that is stretching it too far as we all know calamity and harm does happen.
But we are promised a place of rescue and a place of peace within.
O taste and SEE that the Lord is good.
I think it is a beautiful way for us to know and remember that we are not alone.

A funny post

by | Jan 11, 2014 | Uncategorized

Yes this is how I  feel these days as I start my new ‘thought process’ on nutrition and exercise.
I can’t even imagine putting on a leotard.
My everyday ‘attire’ these days are sweat pants unless I am going somewhere special.
Someone has said you should not wear sweat pants because they make one look round and frumpy.
But I prefer to be warm and cozy and if wearing jeans is not going to do that for me, then I choose sweat pants.
Frumpy is a state of mind.
It is perfectly acceptable to be comfortable and cozy.
It is also perfectly acceptable to dress up when the occasion calls for it sometimes you just can’t wear a favorite pair of jeans or tennis shoes.
I do have to admit I feel ‘better’ all dressed up but most days there is no where I am going and as I have said the sweat pants are way more comfortable and warm.
(not sure where I found this picture but it is very funny)
could be from pinterest.

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