The Afterwards...

 

Not until afterwards, will you see it.

We all know hindsight is 20/20

But really it is God working in your life

Every single moment, hour and day in your life span.

In the divine providence of Gods plan;

(I love that word Providence)

In your life, nothing happens in a moment too soon or late.

What comfort and peace we can have if we will just

rest in His timing and know the hourglass is flowing.

Everything comes in it's own time...

God's clock is like the Grandfather clock that stands

in the hallway of time.

On the hour and the half-hour it lets you know;

Time is going around and around,

Every tick-tock fits into the space of God's providence!

~We do not see the providence until afterwards~

Not until afterward, will see that all the disappointments,

the hardships the loses and the infirmities and struggles.

Are all part of God's plan or providence for your life.

Especially those that have hurt you,

 sorrows that about crushed you.

These are actually blessings from God.

Because he knows the end from the beginning.

Keep watching for the afterwards;

It can take years to see the afterwards,

And maybe not even until we reach the other side of heaven.

There really is no End...

Much love to all of you that watch and wait for the

AFTERWARDS...

Hugs Roxy

We Will Always Be Waiting...

 

We will always be waiting...

Winter always seems longer, when

Spring is right around the corner!

Are you a person who waits with peace and joy?

Have you developed the power of stillness?

"Be still and know that I am God"

Psalm 46:10

Every single day you will have the opportunity

to be patient and still, and to wait...

Waiting is a tool I believe God uses in us too

form Christ in us!

There will be a long line in the grocery store.

You will wait in the doctor's office

You will wait for the pot to boil

You will wait for your first born to arrive

You will wait and wait and wait;

So why not take this God given time to allow Him

To perform a work in your heart!

We wait for every season to change.

We wait for a grandchild to be born.

We wait for a loved one to pass over to Glory.

We wait for pay day.

We wait for a doctor's report.

We wait for something every single day!

"I am waiting for the Lord's return"

~The truth is we can't really hurry up anything~

God's timing is perfect and aligns with everything.

"There is a place of stillness that allows God

the opportunity to work in us, "His perfect peace!"

The striving will wear you out!

Rest and relax in those times we must wait!

Is it easy?? No, but it will produce a silent power

And a submissive spirit within your character!

Allow God to direct all of your days, with patience

and trust!

I so appreciate this season and time of my life;

As I am growing with a few growing pains;

But it's like giving birth, so worth the pain!

Hugs and Blessings to each of you in all of your days!

Love, Roxy

Fault Finding...

 

Fault Finding

"It starts with a little irritation"

And if you don't act quickly and change the direction of

 that irritation it will turn into a full blown battle.

We are told to take every thought captive.

Our thoughts are either under the control of the

Goodness and Mercy of the Lord.

Or the god of this world.

Now, I know we all can say something stupid,

This happens when we open our mouths

 and speak before we think!

Heck, we all even repeat ourselves.

Or the irritation starts when a person is telling us

the same old story again and again.

What I am wanting to be aware of these annoyances that

they can turn us quickly into a fault-finding mode.

Alas, then a snarky tone arises in your voice,

 then the looks start;

Maybe the eyeballs start rolling

(Inconspicuously of course)

Inside your head your thinking

What, I don't have time for this or not again!

But these situations are actually being used to refine you!

And to teach us Mercy and Grace...

And not being a faultfinding person.

I do not want to be an impatient person

Or an ungodly fact checker;

And may I ask who is going to monitor the monitor?

Ask yourself am I showing no Grace for shortcomings?

Maybe you're in the habit of thinking that my way is always right?

Or the way I do it is the right way!

Can satan hack into our thoughts like a cyberpirate?

I do think he tries to plant things in our thoughts;

That is why we must put barbed wire around

our thinking and our thoughts!!

Don't be a fault finder or an all knowing fact checker...

Jesus said come to me!

So quickly take the time to ask Jesus's to help you

 Overcome this unloving behavior.

Lord set a guard over my mouth and the law of kindness

upon my lips. 

And a covering over my thoughts.

As Always, Living From Glory To Glory

Hugs, Roxy

Are You Suffering From Spiritual Drowsiness...

 

~Spiritual Drowsiness~

Spiritual drowsiness can happen when we are not aware

Of the culture around us is moving so fast toward destruction

And being lulled into apostasy.

Almost like being rocked to sleep.

Or when someone falls asleep at the wheel while driving.

Another example of spiritual drowsiness while in 

Sunday Service, You feel tired and not alert.

Will coffee help?

Maybe, but probably not;

Because we are tired...

Some  people our in the streets screaming and swearing,

And that is even less effective of getting my attention.

It's like the enemy's chatter or what I call

Talking Heads

The Tower of Babbling

It makes no sense...

We must wake-up and ask for clarity.

Gird-up the loins of your mind

Put on your thinking cap

Shake off the lethargic spirit

The real truth must constantly be repeated!

Focus and ask for clarity...

Get off the fence

Set YOUR Alarm

Get-up you sleepy heads

We got work to do today!

Be cognizant of what direction you are traveling in!!

Like the saying: When one is lost while traveling.

"I don't know where I am at, but I'm making good time!"

Blessings, Roxy

Gosh, it feels good to write again...

Jesus asked do you love me?

Then feed my sheep

Even if you give a drink of water in my name

You have done it unto me...

Beware Of Calling Evil Good...

 

When seasons change...

The last four years have been the most ridiculous time ever!

The leadership of most everything wanted to enforce us;

"To offend God rather than man"

The scripture than says

Isaiah 5:20:

 "Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil;

 that put darkness for light,

 and light for darkness;

 that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!

They wanted to silence everyone, but themselves!

Typical control...

I chose to spend my time being busy doing what really changes the World.

Being a homemaker...

But when someone tells you to be quiet, and it's control,

You must find ways to speak lounder without words.

I did coninue to write!!

Just not on my Blog,

 But I never stopped writing truth.

~Here are a few one liners~

Feelings are not Facts

Our attention span is getting shorter-n-shorter

Avoidance Mode; people and situations that cause distress

And robs you of your peace!

Stupid is as stupid does...

No one can make you feel inferior without your permission

(Eleanor Roosevelt)

Don't join a movement

Don't except the lie, freedom is not a license to sin!

Hard times make tough people,

I's no sort of world for cream puffs these days!

Be strong in the Lord and the power of His might!!

I could go on and on!

But I will leave you with this dear readers;

Never give up!!

Delay the Decay

Fight Fight Fight

Blessings and Love

Roxy

Living From Glory To Glory

Are You Being Brainwashed...

 

Are you being brainwashed?

Brainwashing does not just happen over night.

It happens slowly and methodically.

Ask yourself this question...

Is there anything you once were just appalled or disgusted with?

Or you knew it grieved your spirit man, or the heart of the Father?

And are you now not as shocked or upset over this thing?

Then you have probably been seduced or brainwashed!

We will be accustomed to a culture that breeds excepting,

Anything and everything that they believe is a reality to them.

Years ago this thinking was called delusional.

When we see a wrong behavior in our loved ones,

We can rethink what the real truth may be??!!##

We can then see a change in what we believe...

Remember this, we are all being told we must be tolerant.

The brainwashing influence of modern culture has caused people,

To be confused and discontent...

We have been taught to have an attention span of a flea.

Are minds just become a flighty thing.

Not focused or discerning of truth!

Being discontent and dissatisfied is what opens us up to our

fleshly desire, which will breed an open mind to being

Controlled or conditioned on what you must think!

This is called BRAINWASHING...

This is why we must be very aware of what we are thinking!

We must be careful to hate what God hates

We must speak truth in LOVE

When you are faced with the truth or being told a lie

Can you discern between the lie and truth?

Can you make a difference???

I believe just one truth can make a difference...

Hugs...

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How To Be The Wise Woman That Builds Her Home...

 

~The Wise Woman Builds Her House~

I have always loved this scripture and have desired to be this

kind of woman in my heart. And to learn as how to actually

build my home with wisdom!

Proverbs 14:1

Wisdom does not come without discipline and following Christ.

But you can be this woman if you put your heart into it!

God has asked us to be this woman...

So he will help us in this endeavor, because it will bring

His glory and His presence in  your life and home.

To build anything that will last in this world, must be

Built with Love and Filled with Love

Building your home is something you do every day!

Line upon line

Precept upon precept

It takes setting your hand to the spindle and working it into

something useful and kind and cozy.

A wise woman creates a household that is characterized;

 By Love and a nurturing atmosphere.

Think of those simple things that bring love and life to your home.

Love is an action word...

So many things we do in any given day can turn into

nothing long lasting. It is called wood, hay and stubble.

We want to build a firm foundation made to last,

And to be able to endure the trials and testing that will come.

Choose your words wisely and your actions!

As once they are spoken or acted out;

We cannot change them!

We must learn to be that wise woman...

Pray for your family

Pray for your loved ones

Keep a clean home

Be kind

Serve meals and a refreshing cup of tea or coffee

Listen and respond with compassion and encouragement!

Fill your home with treasures that bring light and love!

Do not become cold and frustrated and giving up

Of Hope and Love to those whom God has given you!

The world and especially this country has tried hard

To destroy the family.

A woman can turn the tide, just by being a Wise Woman

in her home and standing on what is true and profitable.

Do not allow the world and it's way to lead you astray of

what will bring God Glory!!

Hugs, Roxy

Sunshine Or Shadows...

The Goodness is more noticeable as the shadows grow deeper.

I have had the privilege of seeing the goodness in so many people!

I always have this little picture or analogy of when we

had fresh milk and after a little while the cream would

come to the top of the buckets.

It's my most favorite part of the milk.

I like to think that this goodness is like the cream;

It's rising to the top...

So I believe those that persevere in these days and times,

Will be like cream rising to the top.

I think we all have been seeing and hearing and experiencing

so many troubles, it's felt a bit like the shadows 

that are growing longer and darker.

But, We must be like the sunflowers just keep following

The Sunshine...

We all know the darkness will be exposed!

And that the truth will prevail!

Now, this cream has many uses,

We can have ice cream, and then don't forget the butter.

In other words, we have a wonderful future!

"For surely goodness and mercy,

 shall follow you all the days of your life

And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever"

Psalm 23:6

Don't allow others to stand in the path of your sunshine!

They are like the long shadows.

Just step around the thing that wants to steal the light.

*You can't stop the cream from rising to the top*

Don't be caught off guard;

You know the shadows are moving closer,

They're getting bolder!

And actually they're telling you what they are doing.

Whatever they accuse you of is what they are doing!

Now, Let that sink in... 

~Hope for the best

Prepare for the worst~

Living From Glory To Glory

Hugs, Roxy

When The Enemy Comes In Like A Flood...

When The Enemy Comes In Like A Flood,

The Spirit of the Lord shall raise up a standard against him.

Isaiah 59:19

Sometimes you may feel all alone, But it is not true dear ones!

We can all see a fundamental change that is being implemented!

Many true Americans still believe in one nation under God...

There are many that have been groomed to see a greater good!

But it is a lie!

Everything does seem a bit off!

But none of this is a surprise to God.

We are in a battle daily!

There is a spiritual fight to rob you of your peace!

And we all know the enemy will use other people.

But don't take the bait...

I read a book years ago call the Bait Of Satan

By John Bevere

I do not endorse this author personally, as it was a Bible study

we did many years ago.)

The main point in this book was this;

~Don't Be Easily Offended~

I have seen and heard about more people that have been

just lambasted lately!

Maybe it's the heat!

Maybe they are just not able to regulate their emotions.

I do know even for myself, 

I have been on the receiving end of these assaults.

Just remember when you are falsely accused;

Remember who the accuser is!

The enemy has to use someone to hurt you.

It may take you a little while, but just forgive them!

Because if you don't it will stop you from doing what God

 Has given you to do!

Sometimes it's just easier to limit your time with others.

Stay off social media more.

(There's better things to do with your time)

Be very wise in truly knowing who is a friend!

Keep to yourself more...

Be kind as you can be!

But stop being naive about the dangers in our world!

And I am so sorry for any of you that have been attacked or accused;

Especially when you know in your heart you did nothing wrong.

Many times it is from the accusers own pain and rejection.

You do not need to try and vindicate yourself.

Just ask God for wisdom and repent for anything 

You may have been wrong about.

Check to see if there is any motive that doesn't please the Lord.

Remember do not take the bait from satan; 

He is a liar and he causes division and destroys

Whoever and whatever he can!

Stay strong

Stay focused

Stay close to the Lord Jesus

Forgive

Repent

Revive

Forgive others

Forgive yourself

Forget and keep moving ahead...

Blessings, Roxy

Everyday Living From Glory To Glory

Doing What Is Right With Patience And Kindness...

 

~Doing What Is Right~

So much foolishness I see in the world.

So many making bad choices.

But, So very thankful that we can do what is right!

We make choices everyday, all day long!

Firstly, I wanted to look at patience in the heart of a woman.

Patience is a virtue that is so very precious anymore.

That is why we are told to be slow to speak;

And quick to hear!

The good and meaningful things in life take time!

As we learn each day to wait for something,

We are learning patience.

Even in sorrow and troubles we mature.

Bringing new life into this world takes a long time.

Having a happy solid marriage takes patience.

Cooking and baking from scratch.

Making a gift for someone.

We have lost the art of enjoying the journey;

"Take back the joy in taking care of someone or something"

Use your voice, Use your hands, Use your gifts

Be mindful of this day and even the moment!!

This is the day and season to choose to do what is right!

Being quick is not the goal!

To be part of the woke majority is not going to help.

Being all inclusive is not godly.

But, Being kind to all is precious!

Taking joy in the process of all that you have to do is a gift

To yourself and to others!

Don't stop now...

The way you run your race is as important

As in finishing it!!

Happy Spring...

It will be so amazing when we all get to heaven;

And we can fellowship together...

~Keep looking up~

~keep growing in Grace and Kindness~

Hugs, Roxy

Words With Life...

God's Word

God's Words are living forces (alive)

Powerful that if you allow them to take up

Residence in you, it will produce fruit in your life.

God,s Word will heal your heart and mind and give you comfort.

Read the Psalms.

If you need wisdom read the book of proverbs

There are 31 of them, you could start with one a day.

Like a vitamin for your spirit man.

There is so much negative talk now a days!

But we can be different!

May our words be like honey;

Sweet and healing!

Honey is medicinal and last forever.

Some words are like butter, they fill that deep down empty void.

We need food for our spirit man.

We are told we can't live on bread alone;

We need the butter and cream and sweet of the living word!

Don't allow yourself to dry up!

Anoint yourself with His Word!

Read the scriptures aloud...

Just a sweet reminder of some post on my other Blog;

It's called Rose Fountain Of Blessings!

Here is the Link to it if you would like to read it!

Rose Fountain Of Blessings Blog

Your Words Either build up

Or tear down...

Sharing Words that are seeds, which can bring a Harvest;

In any season...

Read the Word like your life depends on it!

Living From Glory To Glory

Hugs, Roxy

XOXO

~May Our Words Produce A Sweet Fragrance~

Character Matters...

Character Matters

The World is telling us what matters...

But may I be a voice that is allowed to say what I think matters?

Or will my opinion or view be cancelled.

 In this tidal wave of a socialism climate

 of telling me what I should think, say or believe?

Personal Character

Firstly we are not robots!

Our character is developed gradually by our decisions 

under God's guidance.

As we all know we are not finished growing in Godly Character.

I believe we learn it through the fruits of our right or wrong choices.

Other words we can learn from our mistakes!

Godly Character is really a heart issue:

It starts with our innermost thoughts,

God knows what goes on inside our minds!

I have watched some pretty disturbing clips on the news;

And it seems that many grown adults are throwing

a temper tantrums in every sector of society.

And mind you they all think they are right and how

they perceive it is correct!

There is a lot of wrong in this world...

But we are not to allow someone else or  a movement to

shape our character!

We can all be influenced, but stop and think;

Are we being programmed?

This is why we must protect and keep our homes free

from the worlds agendas!

We have a calling to maintain truth and peace!

Remember:

A lie is a lie

We have been given control to manage our homes;

And this will be a bigger influence on world peace,

Then all the protesting and riots, they have never changed anything!

Stop and rejoice in the freedom you have today!

Do not let it slip away!

Enjoy your God given rights and read His Word!

This stuff has been going on since the World Began...

So don't give up!

Fight the good fight...

Your light no matter how small makes a difference;

Godly Character will always have persecution!

Thanks for following this Blog!

Be A voice

Be A Prayer

Be A Light

Be A Faith Keeper

Hugs, Roxy

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Learn To Know Your Limits...

 We Must Learn To Know Our Limits

We are all aware of Speed Limits

They are posted in plain sight along every road!

We don't have to guess at what it might be.

I think it is wise to learn to know what are personnel

limits may be in our physical strength.

Allowing yourself to get burned out daily;

Will cause havoc in your life.

Of course there will be times of a crisis where it is required!

But I believe these are times where God gives us His strength.

What I am referring to is not pushing yourself all day long.

We do need to push a little bit to get an extra chore or task done.

Living in a constant hurry up mode is not healthy!

Learning to stop and take a breather,

Allowing a coffee or tea break;

Does a body good...

The word tells us to aspire to live a quiet life!

1 Thessalonians 4:11

I must use my strength wisely,

To take care of the needs of my husband, family and home life!

We are not suppose to go go go...

We must take time to reflect and ponder.

We are just to quick to speak or to volunteer.

We are all made a bit different, and we all have different

degrees of strength levels.

That is why you must learn to know your limits!

Wisdom is a powerful tool and once we learn something;

We can apply it and be the better for it.

I know some people that can live a fast pace life,

But many more need to go at their own speed.

Being fast or the first is not as important.

As being consistent and doing a job well.

So remember resting or taking a rime to relax is very important!

Don't allow the world to dictate how fast you have to drive;

Or how much needs to be done every day.

I realize the work world will have a quota, but that is different!

I am talking about in your home and your personal time frame.

Learn to do those things that revive you!

Reading A Book

Enjoying a Good Movie

Working on A Craft

Praying With Someone

Taking A Little Nap

Then you will have a better outlook and can carry on!

So rest and refresh yourself as often as your body needs it!

Once again sharing what I am learning.

Blessings, Roxy

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How To Make Each Morning Beautiful...

 

Every Morning Is A New Day To Make It Beautiful...

I think we can all relate to this idea;

Because I find my self by the end of each day feeling exhausted,

A bit overwhelmed and spent.

So when I have completed all that I possible could do in that day.

My day is done and I need to stop and do something to relax my heart and mind!

Having a bedroom that is clean and uncluttered and clean sheets,

May help in getting a good nights rest...

If we have not learned to shut out the world's noise and confusion,

And to relax our brains it can be a problem!

Learning to let go and allow yourself to sleep without worry!

I know its easy to say, but truly if you have been alive long enough,

You know worry changes nothing!

So this little post is about starting each new day when you open 

Your eyes is to aspire to make this day beautiful!

Each day as we all know will have challenges, but how we react to them

Is totally in our ability to respond well!

How to make each day beautiful is as unique as each reader is;

We all have the ability to say kind things to others.

To be able to ignore someone causing friction.

We can make our kitchen table look lovely and inviting.

We can ignore our phones every time the ding.

We can work on some craft or a special meal preparation.

We can stop listening to news.

We can look for little ways to make our lives pretty.

We can enjoy a cup of tea and look through a magazine.

We can pamper ourselves!

We can concentrate on new ideas for rearranging a room

 or changing out some furniture.

Sometimes it is as easy as a bookcase or a picture.

I believe if we will make an effort God will supply the energy and creativity!

~Read~ Philippians 4:8

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right,

 whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-

If anything is excellent or praiseworthy-

~Think about such things~

~Truly the state of your thinking can make your day beautiful~

Blessings, Roxy

Living From Glory To Glory Every New Morning...

 

 

 

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What Goes Around Comes Around...

Life Is But A Merry Go Round...

 What Goes Around Comes Around...

This sounds a bit like the golden rule.

 Some may even call it a full circle.

Some believe in Karma.

But I prefer the saying;

"What You Sow You Reap"

So this is a stern reminder we are all planting everyday!

Seeds come in many forms;

Word Seeds

Deed Seeds

Financial Seeds

Grace Seeds

Encouragement Seeds

Joy Seeds

Can you think of some more Seeds in your own life?

Everyday we must first breakup the fallow ground!

Being kind to someone or praying for them will start breaking up the hard soil.

We can understand this concept and begin to plant good seed!

I have seen that the Lord is true to His Word;

Yes, I know there are still so many weeds to contend with.

But in due season you will have a good harvest one day!

We are not suppose to run around in circles;

But rather run a race in a direction that is God paved!

~Hope You Are Intentional In Planting Healthy Seeds~

Blessings, Roxy

Living From Glory To Glory

{With Great Expectations Of What Is Ahead}

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Where The Roses Never Fade...

Everything can be but a passing faint memory;
Or it can be something we hang onto with grace!

Some things in this life we must release and let it go,
Some moments in time are etched in our minds and hearts!

Forever is a long time, but eternity is without end...

When we learn to relax and breath from resting in what will last;
We will become more thoughtful and a stronger commitment to truth!

I love flowers, but a Rose is symbolic of something we may not be
Able to describe, but the fading away that happens, we all feel it.

We want to hang onto those beautiful moments and days and years.

Some days you are not even aware of the fade;
But other times it's almost an ache within.

Children grown and now grandchildren grown;
You may not be needed by others that once depended on you.

You even get used to the dull ache of remembering when.
You even become comfortable in your own skin.
The rhythm of your days is slow and purposeful...

"But we will always long for when the Roses will never fade."

Here is a very sweet, very old hymn that I love...

I am going to  a city Where the streets of gold are laid,
Where the tree of life is blooming, And the Roses never fade.

In this world we have our troubles, Satan snares we must evade;
We'll be free from all temptations Where the Roses never fade

Loved ones gone to be with Jesus, in their robes of white arrayed.
Now are waiting for my coming Where the Roses never fade

Here they bloom, but for a season, soon their beauty is decayed.

~I am going to the city Where the Roses never fade~

Never be sad for too long for all the bygone year's;
For we have a promise that will never fade.

Enjoy and totally embrace the here and now and know the future
Will be blooming with beautiful, fragrant Roses that will never fade.

Blessing to each and every one of you, dear saints,
For we will one day meet on that beautiful shore!
Hugs, Roxy

Hope this inspired you and gave you a bit of JOY

This Is Your Chance Ladies...

This Is Your Chance Ladies

Do You Want To Come Home

This thought just hit me this morning;

So many women for the first time are told to stay home...
Because of this COVID

Just maybe this is your chance to make a difference;

I think if you really step up and engage in your womanly ways.

Such as being the light and the heart of your home!

Cooking meals or breakfast where everyone can just sit and eat and relax!

Changing the different rooms around, deep cleaning

And making the rooms clean and fresh and very cozy!

Having a clean bedroom for a child will help them feel safe and special!

Clean out your pantry and really make some yummy easy meals!

Read together as a family

Pray together!

Go outside and throw a ball around to each other!

Bake some cookies together!

Work on a puzzle together.

Rub each others backs!

Throw a tickle in there while your at it!

So many families really do not even know what it would be like;

To have a Momma home full time!!!

Trust me, if most kids, or Husbands were asked,  is it a benefit???

For the Mother or Wife being at HOME...

Many could not even answer that one.

Don't let a crisis of being told to stay HOME go to waste!

Step-up and be the light of the HOME...

Be the one to comfort and assure all that God has this!

Hopefully we have all learned a little something here!

Show yourself and everyone else all you do for the household and family!

Do not make everyone think that having Mom HOME all the time is a drag!

In times of trial and struggle or just everyday stress;

Having someone HOME is a wonderful blessing.

Also, even a single Mom can really stabilize the home working full time.

The point is to show the value and our worth!

Everyone needs HOME...

Blessings, Yours Truly, Roxy

Being Teachable And To Learn to Love, Take What You Are Given And Do Not Be Stiff Necked...

Not Alone

Stephen, full of the Holy Spirit.

Looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God,

And Jesus  is standing at the right hand of God.

Acts 5:55

Dear Ones, God loves a heart fully dedicated to Him,

Even when dedication results in deep wounds.

God loves a faithful heart!

I look at Stephen and I think he was a super hero of faith!

Being a martyr for truth;

Not backing down!

How can my life be a daily offering?

I will need extravagant grace and brutal honesty in my life.

Interactions with the spiritual opposition will happen to every saved person!

Remember the Word tells us they hated Him first.

What and who are we willing to die for?

This shakes me to the core...

The world is shaking their fists at God.

All I have been called to be is a keeper of this Home!

But;

He has asked older women to teach the younger women

But when others want to cleave to their own ways,

And are really angry at God and the world!

We loose a teachable heart.

We become stiff necked!

Hardened in our ways and words!

Sometimes the truth hurts...

But the word tells us this also,

"The truth will make you free"

We are going to be held accountable to what and how we lived!

I remember thinking as a very young woman;

I am never going to let someone tell me what to do........

Or how to dress!!

What to read or not read...

Where I can go!

I will NOT submit...

I grew mean and bitter I trusted no one really.

"But it happened in a blink for me,"
 I was presented with a truth and love,

I could no longer push away!

"He loved Me"

I submitted to the greatest Authority!

My heart melted and I truly became

His Child

And this is where the Scripture of the title of my Blog becomes
Life and my walk through this world...

Always, Living from Glory To Glory

Hugs, Roxy

If You Do Not Have Anything Nice To Say Don't say Anything At All...

Be An Encourager

To encourage means to in-courage...

We all need to be encouraged!

I want to remind myself of this important biblical teaching.

I was remembering my Mother saying to all of us as we were growing up;
"If you do not have anything nice to say, Don't say anything at all!"

I have had to remember this often in my life!

Why...
Because Life is hard and people can be difficult;

And sometimes I just want to tell these difficult people
What I truly think of their self-centered behavior.

In our day to day life we do not always get what I call a do over.

Sometimes we only get one shot to do the right thing!!

One of Satan's greatest weapons he uses is discouragement!

Knowing the enemy's tactics is a powerful thing.

How might this tool be used in the life of each of us?

When we become weary or ill, we have less resistance to discouragement.

When we are targets of hurtful words.

When we are made fun of and they make jokes about the way you talk.

When people ignore you!

When the finances become tight

When everything seems to go wrong

When you have a long spell of bad weather

When you do not have your quiet time

When you just need God to send an In-courager to you!

I always remind myself of how David encouraged himself;

But, we all know that we are given the examples in the Word;

To encourage one another!!

These are a bit like the days of Noah;

But, I choose to live each day doing a little more encouraging

to others when I am able to do this!

We all must carry on!

Make a nice meal or dessert!

Enjoy the moment!

~ DO NOT ALLOW THE ENEMY A FOOTHOLD ~

As Always I desire to live in a way that is pleasing to my Lord...

God, please help me to remember that if I do not have anything nice,

To say may I not say anything at all...

Always, Roxy