2021: untouched splendor

 

When you wake up to beauty;

A canvas filled in the dark of night

A God-text reminder ... 

He is working all for your good and His glory – Romans 8:28

His mercies are new every morning – Lamentations 3:22-23

He has made our scarlet sins white like snow – Isaiah 1:18

He has made this day ... rejoice and be glad! – Psalm 118:24

 

Have a Blessed Day!

THANKS GIVING 2019: SIMPLE PLEASURES

Good Morning Friends

IT IS SATURDAY!!!

AND – I am starting the day early

LOTS TO DO TODAY – BUT FUN STUFF!

A couple of days ago, I noted how I got to experience –

What I affectionately refer to as a GOD MOMENT

And vertical relationship with God is important

But it is also important for us to make time to enjoy our horizontal relationships –

It is important to enjoy time with friends and family

WELL – Yesterday was a FAMILY MOMENT

It was one of those SIMPLE PLEASURES that, when they come, it is a TRUE JOY

It was one of those moments that should not be a rarity.

However, with our schedules, we are more like roommates.

I can actually go a couple of days without seeing my sons

BUT – Last night we all happened to be home at the same time

AND – we had ….. DINNER TOGETHER!!

I KNOW – it is not  big deal … it should not be a big deal.

But it was really nice having everyone at the dinner table

                Eating, laughing, conversing and just enjoying one another’s company

It was SO enjoyable and something for which I am INCREDIBLY THANKFUL

I pray you will be able to enjoy some simple pleasures this weekend

And remember ...

“The ordinary becomes extraordinary

when done with the people we love!”

Have a Blessed Day!

THANKS GIVING 2019: IN EVERY SEASON

Good Evening Friends!

I pray all is well with you

I must say I am thoroughly enjoying this series of focusing on GIVING THANKS

I keep thinking about the instruction given in I Thessalonians 5:18

It is not a suggestion, not a recommendation but an actual directive:

‘Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.’

HOW POWERFUL IS THAT!

I know so many who spend their whole lives trying to find out God’s will for their lives

I know I have done it

YET – It could not be any clearer

‘GIVE THANKS IN ALL CIRCUMSTANCES’

In every situation, in every instance, IN EVERY SEASON – GIVE THANKS

NOW – this time of year, thoughts go toward autumn leaves and gatherings with family and friends

HOWEVER – tonight, here in Virginia Beach, it is feeling more like a wintry mix – SO COLD!

YET – THERE ARE STILL REASONS TO BE THANKFUL

Thankful for shelter

    There is no place like home

Thankful for eyes to see and a body to feel –

    Even if it is seeing the rain and feeling the cold

Thankful for friends and family

     I know I am thankful for my sons and my good friends

Thankful for employment

     Even when it is challenging

Thankful for peace-filled moment

   SO THANKFUL FOR PEACE!!!

The list could continue and continue ...

BUT – enough about what I am thankful for

Why don’t you take some time to count all things you are thankful for?

SO MANY REASONS TO GIVE THANKS

                IN EVERY SEASON GIVE THANKS

I am thankful for you & praying you have blessed, restful and WARM evening

God Bless!