For You Today

Every day begins and ends with His purpose--

there isn't a detail that escapes His eye...

a trial that doesn't touch His heart..

or a single experience beyond His compassion.

 Every moment of your life is in His care--

and I pray that He gives you overwhelming peace and hope today.

 "Pray about everything; tell God your needs...

If you do this, you will experience God's peace, 

which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand." 

 (Philippians 4:6-7)

A Post-Mothers Day Post

Hi, Mom.

 I'm never very good at sending cards out, as I have just never really cared much about them personally and always forget that other people do. For that, I'm sorry. I wanted you to know something, though, on Mother's Day and every day.

 I admire your courage. In the face of learning of the untimely death of your friend and the utter heart ache it brought you this week, you wrote instead about loving God, loving others, and choosing joy. That is courageous.

As you have battled depression for so many years, you have chosen to focus your life on these same things, loving God, loving others and choosing joy. It can easily be said about you by everyone who knows you that these are the things your life centers upon.

Through heart aches and heart attacks, through broken relationships and major life transitions, through it all--you have maintained your focus. Your passion has not wavered, even though you must battle daily to keep it in the forefront.

That is courageous.

I admire that and strive to emulate it.

Thanks, Mom, for being a good example to me, and someone I can look up to. I love you.

Happy Mother's Day.

God's Beautiful Gift to Our Family

 
               

 

 

 

Extravagant Love

The truth is:

Ephesians 5:2 says: "Imitate God, therefore, in everything you do, because you are His dear children. Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered Himself as a sacrifice for us..."

The first question is:  How do you love HIM?

The second question is:   How do you love others?

Right before it says: "Live a life filled with love",  it says:
 
"Get rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of evil behavior.   Instead, be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another,  just as God through Christ has forgiven you."                                                (Ephesians 4:31-32)

Really?

Yes, really!

A Mother's Memories

I walked the halls of my memories today

and saw my mistakes along the way.

My heart was saddened to see such dismay,

but, as I lingered, they faded away.

                                        And, then something new came into view—
                                               images of joy with my girl and my boy.

They led me beyond my regrets of the past,
into countless delights,

through daytimes and nights.

There I found pleasure and treasures galore--
happiness, sweetness, funniness and more-- abundance of joy
in my vast memory drawer--
more than one heart should be able to store!

Now blessing upon blessing is mine to keep,

but, share it I must, as the joy runs deep!
For I hope to impart to my girl and my boy,
their mother’s heart, overflowing with joy!