God Works The Nightshift...

Have you ever worked the night shift?

Well, every new mother than has a newborn has worked the night shift!

I am so thankful that God works the night shift...
It brings me great comfort!

How many nights were you all alone?
 Or in a hospital room all by yourself?
Have you ever been home alone?
 Maybe you have had to drive through your town all alone in your vehicle
Where all the homes are dark, and all the business are closed.
It is a bit eerie!

But not everyone is sleeping!
Some are driving straight through the night to get to their destination.
There are doctors and nurses working in the corridors of a hospital.

A cop works the night shift!
A baker bakes its bread in huge ovens during the night.
A young soldier has guard duty and must stay alert on his post!
A student must study all night to be able to pass his finals.

God Works The Night Shift...
~All that night the Lord drove the sea back~
Exodus 14:21

"It's much easier to trust God when the sun is shining"

Our God never slumbers or sleeps;
We can take great comfort in knowing that while we sleep
He is always guarding us and watching us!

If you are struggling with anything in your life;
Encourage yourself in knowing this!
Even while it is night, He is working on your behalf!


Give your troubles to him in the dark!
Roll your burdens upon Him...
He sees in the dark, it is as day to Him!

Go one dear ones in boldness and confidence
This is what I have been realizing
For God that holds the universe watches over me!
~Every move YOU make~
He is near...
Emanuel
"God With Us"

Keep your Lantern's trimmed, and filled with oil'

You are never alone,
Blessings,
Living From Glory To Glory

Snow Wonder...

It's No Wonder...

Wonder where (not underwear you silly goose)

All the Time Goes?

Have you ever been so very sick during a holiday season?

Well, if you ever have, you will learn this one thing;

You will do only what you can do and it will have to be good enough!

Many times we will have something that will hit ourselves;

Or another one of our loved ones. And then we have to stop and take stock!

Sometimes you may have to eat just plain old canned chicken noodle soup

with crackers and cheese!

Some of you ladies are so great at making holidays and birthdays 

such special occasions. I have always felt a bit lacking sometimes.

But a quick detour on a roller coaster ride of health issues,

Can make you quickly realize what is needed and what else is fluff.

Life can be filled with great joy and sorrow

side by side...

I have been so weary and tired, yet by God's great Grace

A new day comes and a bit of strength returns!

My focus has changed in so many areas anymore.

As you run your race, as we both well know it's what we must do;

Keep your eyes on the prize...

Don't look at your feet for you will surely stumble!

Just hold tight to the Baton you hold in your hand!

Oh, and if you feel a bit lonely at times it is completely normal,

For this is not our home!

Oh, and if you are moving a bit slower some days no worries;

Even if you drive over the speed limit, they will still

Pass you like you're sitting still!

Take those extra few moments to get your motor running!

Enjoy!

Relax!

De-Stress!

~laugh till you cry~

As Always, It is By Grace...

Love,

 Living From Glory To Glory

If You are interested in how to make these adorable Snowmen

Here is the link;

Snowmen

Why We Need To Have Boundaries, And How To Make Them...

Boundaries...

Why are so many people powerless to set boundaries?

Most the time is because we do not want to hurt another person's feelings;

Knowing your own personal boundaries will keep you healthy!

Knowing what is my stuff gives me freedom!

There are things and people that will try to diminish you!

Learning to be able to tell others what "YOUR  BOUNDARIES ARE"

This is key...

Have you ever heard someone say, well they never told me that!

People cannot read your mind!

You also can not assume!

We must learn are own comfort and safe zones.

Being able to say I am not comfortable with this;

Behavior

Rudeness

Manipulation

Knowing your boundaries helps you,

And in the long run, it helps others!

We are not responsible for other adults boundaries.

But if you do not take care of your own perimeters

You will open the gate to wolves!

No one can do certain things for us!

People will try to lay all their burdens upon you!

We are all called to carry our own burdens!

So many people are just plain irresponsible, and then we are backed into a corner,

If only you will say enough and NO to certain things!

Look, it's your home and your life;

Believe that you have a right and an obligation to keep certain things out!

The reason a good fence has a gate you can open is so you can let the

GOOD IN

And keep the

BAD OUT

If you don't, you might as well put a revolving door on the front of your home.

God limits what He will allow in His Yard!

He guards His house and will not allow evil to live there.

I learned many years ago to set boundaries!

We do not have to be a door mat for everything that comes along.

Our Words will have to be our defense for setting boundaries!

NO...

That behavior is not acceptable

Drinking

Smoking (cigarettes, pot)

Foul language

Touch

We can say these things with a voice of ownership!

Mean what you say

Passivity will never set boundaries, but will keep you stuck and  you will become resentful!

I had a problem years ago with someone who always brought their dog

Huge dog and he always would pee on my floors!

I finally told them nicely that it was not going to work for me any more.

Guess what, they never came back;

They were mad at me forever!

Yes, it was sad, but that was the beginning of finding my voice and knowing

My limits and my boundaries...

Being honest or truthful will hurt someone!

But the truth will set you free.

Preserving our own soul from wolves that desire to kill us!

Being aggressive for the right to keep our homes safe and our hearts healthy!

Stress and saying yes to everything makes one weak and vulnerable!

Take heart, we are more than overcomes!

I am thankful that in this season of my life I have very few people who

try to manipulate or diminish me, we have a sweet family and friends!

Keep watch and learn how to set healthy, safe boundaries for yourself!

Blessings To All

And To All A Safe And Healthy Life...

Living From Glory To Glory

What Will Your Hands Be Remembered For...

 

What will your hands be remembered for?

What do you have in your hands?

If I would just stop and take a moment to look down at my hands

Throughout my day, I would have a better account for my time.

My hands may appear to be idle if I have them folded in prayer;

But, that is one of the greatest purpose of our hands.

Some days my hands are dried out from washing so many dishes;

But, I give thanks for the people to cook for and the foods we eat!

My hands have colored with a little child and no worries

about staying within the lines.

I have massaged many achy backs and tension headaches.

The power of touch is healing in itself!

How many times have you poured something to refresh a loved one!

My cup overflows...

How many words were penned with your hands,

Letters of encouragement are needed.

I wear a wedding ring that reminds of a promise

To love and to cherish...

Holding another persons hand that needs assurance and support!

By holding a drowning person's hand, you will save a life...

Theirs and Yours

Hands to steady a beginners first step, to helping balancing

And elderly one from falling...

May your heart be full with what you hold in your hand...

I leave you all with this thought;

~Be Kind~

 For Everyone Is Fighting A Hard Battle...

As Always, I thank you for visiting this Blog

May it inspire and challenge all of us, if only just a little bit!

Love,

Living From glory To Glory

Keeping A Watchful Eye, Or Shall I Say Eyes...

 

Seriously---Seriously

Now is the time to make sure you have your eyes in your head,

And looking in the right direction...

You remember the saying:

"I have eyes in the back of my head"

Well, you better be using them!

Things are ramping up...

The North wind will be blowing!

But we must keep our eyes on the SON

One thing you can be sure of in the days of Apostasy;

They will become more and more apparent!

As a Mother and Grandmother, I take my role to heart!

Making sure I pray for their safety and for them to walk away

From lies and deceptions...

But this world is filled with smoke and mirrors;

We are not seeing what is really there anymore.

It just teaches me, to be watchful!!

Be aware of your surroundings..

Evil purposes lurk in the very places we might have felt safe.

Keep Your Heart With All Diligence

Pray for all your loved ones to be in the TRUTH...

Error and Deception are trying to lead many astray...

One Prayer I have earnestly taken to heart is this...

Lord, Please open my eyes to any lies or deception or false doctrine

That I may be believing or trusting in!

The Great I Am will answer a prayer like that one!

Just sending out a bit of WARNING here Dear Ones

As Always,

Living From Glory To Glory

~By His Grace~

A Pathway Of Right Or Wrong...

The Path Way Of Bliss...

Walking the path less traveled can be a bit freeing yet intimidating.

It's obvious that I do not fit in...

Well, just maybe I am not supposed to!

Just because everyone else is doing it;

Does not make it right...

Discernment is considered old fashion!

Women are being led astray

Men are being led astray

Where are those that are willing to speak truth!

Why are we following the others to the ways of the world?

We have way too many influences that will lead you astray!

Many will do something wrong and then they will do it again!

Why, Because they got away with it!

Why, Because we do not want anyone to tell us what to do!

"RIGHT"

Well. you should be glad and count your blessings if

Someone in your life or your family sees a character flaw;

Or they see you going down a slippery slope.

We no longer want to be corrected!

Maybe it does feel really bad to be corrected;

But, I would rather be corrected than to be considered a fool!

Look, I no longer want to fit in with the in crowd or the higher echelon!

The great thing is that I can sleep at night knowing I did the right thing;

Or that I spoke the truth in love;

And I let the truth lead me in the right path!

It is not my job to convert anyone or to change their hearts!

I get to mind my own business and lead a quiet life;

Until the lie or the deception creeps up on my front porch.

If you ask for wisdom and the Lord gives it!

Do not try to reason it away with what the whole world is doing!

There are only two ways;

Right or Wrong

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Do You Have To Initiate Everything...

 

Amazing!

Elks bugle

Tarzan used to bugle

Can You Hear Me?

My Husband tells me all the time that if you want to fellowship;

or have company or have someone to do something with;

You must be the initiator...

The way I look at it, most the time it's no problem.

But it is becoming so hard for others to do anything outside

Their daily schedules in life to life.

Finding time to fellowship with others is getting harder!

So the priority is God first

(Prayer, Bible Reading, Prayer)

My Dear Hubby

(Making time to cuddle and to chat)

Making good meals

Keeping the Home in good order

These things make his life easier!

So sometimes we just need to keep things to a dull roar...

I no longer want to initiate everything!

Stay close to home and only keep the

Friendships that are worth making time to show them

That they are special to you and worth the time and effort you make!

Using our days wisely is very important!

A friend told me this morning;

Everyone gets on the treadmill every morning;

And some may never get off.

But remember some things are so worth initiating!

Ask for wisdom in this...

Blessings, Living From Glory To Glory

How To Be Polite In Your Home And Society...

~Etiquette~

The code of polite behavior...

Manners
Polite Behavior
Attitudes that reside in your heart

These are really all character traits!
The Good and The Bad and The Ugly

There are books written on this subject!
But I tend to think they are not on the Best Sellers List

There was a time when children that had parents and grandparents
That took the time, to not only use good polite behavior;
But taught it to their children and grandchildren.

This does not mean we teach our children to do whatever
 An adult might tell them.
But to choose wisely, between using appropriate words and actions!

There was a time that when using good manner,. Was considered
A sign of good standing in a culture of worth.

It seems that because the focus on self worth and how special
We all are to perceive ourselves;
We would be the most kind and polite society in the world!
Self- centered and Selfish come to mind.

Children's first words tend to be such as
NO or MINE

But we all know that the magic words are truly;
PLEASE and THANK YOU

We should all be using these;
And also the words
EXCUSE ME
PARDON ME

Even our tone of voice, has become a bit of a snarky comeback!

Many have become impatient with others!
Many will not even take the time to RSVP to an invitation sent!
Many will not even take the time to return a phone call!

In a world that has technology at ones finger tips;
We can send Emails, Ecards, Photos, RSVP's
A quick Text...

Look, it's not all about you!

It is never too late to educate ones self on good manners!
Being Polite will never go out of style...

Lets help each other!!
Help your children (Old or Young)
Help Your Grandchildren

~Use Your Very Best Manners For Your Family And Home~

When you walk away from someone you have just spoken with,
Try to only say things that are kind and to speak of all the faults!
We all have them!

~If you have nothing nice to say, please say nothing at all~

Being polite is a heart issue!

What might be a good manner that you are working on?

Truly Thankful For Each And Everyone One Of You...

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What Is Your Life Reflecting...

Your Life Is A Mirror...

I have been thinking about my reflection, not only my past, but the future!

Reflection can be a powerful tool for the future!

You have all heard the saying "Love is blind"

But what it really means is that we can see the good in others,

Even when they might not see any worth in themselves!

Or just the opposite; they are puffed up and self righteous.

I have the opportunity to reflect something of value.

What you see and hear and do in this life will have a reflection!

What you look like will eventually reflect more of the heart then your appearance!

I am hoping for the softness of my character;

Hues of bronze and golds...

Shimmering hopes of tears of happiness;

Joys that bring light to my eyes;

Not a darkness, but open to the fragments of truth I glean!

Why is the world drawn to dark and dreary?

Throw open the curtains and pull up the blinds;

Refuse to live in the dark!

Even a very small beam of light can and will make a difference!

All the different arrays of spectacular colors show us that

Each of us is given off a reflection!

Don't think of the dark!

Rather, think of the Heros who live each day to be a help;

And a blessing to others.

I might just be a little Aspen leaf turned golden yellow on a 

Very tall tree, but I matter...

I will be the very best at what and who I am!

Shine and be the quiet tinkling of words of love and encouragement!

~Shine On~

May Others Ask "What Is The Occasion" When entering Your Home...

Embracing The Future...

See my little squirrel on my mantel?

My sweet new addition to my mantel;

Actually, almost everything up on it for my fall decor is new.

I had in my mind to jazz it up a bit this year!

Everything that is usually on it, I moved it to the kitchen hutch!

The honking geese flying over the house tells me that

Fall is coming...

Life has moments of spiritual exaltations,

But God balances them with daily toils.

Lord, may Your Word, cultivate love in my heart!

In these days we must warm our homes and hearth

with all the things that bring hope and joy!

You can take a strand of twinkly lights and place them,

About the living room or kitchen and bring a happy ambience.

It's time to wash all the throw blankets for keeping cozy!

Get the blankets you use on the bed, washed and ready for cooler nights!

Looking at the shorter days ahead and not getting prepared,

will cause you not to be ready!

I want to be girded up and have some ideas for a few crafts!

I have some material for some new curtains in my living room.

Looking at everyday tasks and responsibilities,

we see that not all of them are not enjoyable.

But I am asking the myself;

"How can I spark JOY in my heart and bring JOY to my Father"

Last year I was not prepared for the long, cold days and evenings.

So I am trying to refocus and make a list of things to do!

Our men will have to chop and split and stack firewood!

I will be putting up my warmer curtains!

Begin where you are and build upon each day in this month!

You will be able to look back and see the wisdom in being prepared!

May others look at your home and JOY and ask;

"What Is The Occasion"

Everyday is a holiday...

Thank You All for loving me with kind comments!

And for seeing value in this blog!

Because He Lives...

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Wildflowers Will Bloom In A Drought And Floods...

The Season is Changing

What is it that you desire this season?

Are you weary and tired?

We can all say that we have experienced times of uncertainty.

But when we learn to allow a gentle, quiet resolve in our emotions;

We will fair much better in each change of seasons and situations.

We have heard someone being spoken as being easy going.

I believe in many circumstance's it would be considered a compliment!

Do you really want to be contentious in your thoughts and words?

When I hear or see a woman being loud and rude;

Or a man,

I just cringe!

(We have become not Angry Birds, but people)

So many people are just plain tired and worn down;

We have left our guards down as women and the floodgates have been opened!

Our Homes, must be a safe Harbor

We have lost so much civility in our homeland.

But I may be an optimist at heart, but seeing the compassion

of so many willing to help strangers in their time of need;

Gives me great hope!

Look, we cannot save the whole ship that seems to be sinking.

But we sure can throw out a lifeboat to someone!

I find that if I watch very little to no news I do well;

If I watch the same desperate clips over and over again,

I feel a bit hopeless;

This is not biblical or healthy!

We are called to pray and to give if we can!

But these disasters, are things that can shock us!

But because we are saturated with doom and gloom;

We have a seared reaction switch.

I think many have more compassion for the animals than the people.

But we must have Mercy and compassion for all.

So once again, I am reminded I have a small arena of influence.

May I use it well, and bring comfort to those closest to me!

~A Word Of Encouragement~

~Showing Kindness~

~Being Home~

We must continue to be like the Wildflowers Ladies;

We must bloom where we are planted!

Even in droughts and floods!

For each season will pass...

Keep Growing Even In Difficult Season's

Living From Glory To Glory...

We Have Lost Our Shame In This Culture...

 

Lovely and Innocent

We have lost are shame dear ones in this culture;

There was a time when you knew who the Harlot was;

Now, we have the results of free love and no correction!

Every top has very low necklines

Every design is provocative

When was the last time you blushed?

How often do our young women blush anymore?

Look they have been exposed to everything

(Between the movies and magazines and books)

This has gotten so out of control!

Even the kids that were supposedly protected many have been exposed through

The internet, and other friends!

We are sex crazed and sweet romance is long gone.

But, may I say that even if the world is living like this.

We can stay pure in our hearts and thoughts!

True romance is from the Lord;

Where HE brings two together to become one!

Protect your eyes!!

Protect your heart!!

We are told in the Word that we should make a covenant with our eyes.

We need the washing of the Word!

But a crooked and perverse heart will bring ruin and destruction,

On both men and woman!

I can't change the world, but I can guide my home;

And there lies my effect on society...

Your HOME is a sacred place!

Having good boundaries and keep the fruit stealers away...

Please be diligent, keep active and alert!

Read good wholesome books!

Watch good wholesome movies!

Look the other way when weirdness and sensuality struts by!

They just want to shock us and demand we except their stuff!

Hate the sin, but love the sinner...

What I usually do is smile and say hello and go about my business!


Blessings To You All
I so appreciate Your visits here;
My Little Part Of A Happy Home!
And a better world...

Always Being A Bride To Your Spouse...

How A Bride Looks And Feels...

When a woman prepares for her wedding day it is a 

 day that comes with much contemplation and preparation!

But sometimes a woman can put forth more effort on her wedding day itself,
 yet completely miss the part of till death do us part!

When we marry it must be for all the right reasons;

May we allow the love we once felt in our marriages;
Continue to prosper and not grow cold!

Too many women get so distracted and busy with just life,
They can stop putting forth any effort to foster loving words
and actions and being aloof.

When you live with your spouse for a long time
 you can either grow apart or closer together!

The choice is really yours!

May I encourage you to make each day a bit special!

You can prepare for either a special evening together.
Or an early morning alone time!

Remind yourself that being a bride is not just a one day occasion...

It is learning to be a bride daily!

Looking beautiful...
Feeling beautiful
Radiant
A Gentle and quiet spirit
(I am sure you were not bossing him while walking down the aisle)
Being funny and witty!
Having an expectation of what is coming (alluring to him)
Smiles and a bit giddy...
Love is a powerful thing!


A wife must even see the side of a learning to be quiet!
(Not always talking)

The Old saying about the way to a mans heart is through his stomach;
Well, I can tell you this:
When a man is well loved and fed, he can so much easier enjoy his bride!

Keeping the peace and keeping the home fires burning...
In the kitchen and in the bedroom (smiles)

Driving and Out Of Control...

Looking Up...

When we get in the habit of looking up we can see that everything

Changes and it has a purpose.

But some of these changes are not good and rather frighting!

Maybe we do need cars that do not have real drivers and can drive themselves!

Yesterday my husband and I took a day trip;

It was of course on a major highway.

But I will have to say it was quite terrifying!

We saw people driving in a manner that will surely cause the death 

of themselves or others.

The reason I need to look up, is because down here it is

getting scary and so many are distracted.

Attention deficit at its best...

"Not a Good Thing"

When you live in the country and are used to country living.

The fast pace is un-nerving!

Now, for the record, I have driven far and wide in this great country of ours!

So I am no novice of traffic and big cities!

What I am talking about are people that are so distracted!

Weaving from side to side,

Changing lanes with no signals

Driving in your blind spot

Tailgating and up your exhaust pipe

Honking and screaming at other cars

Music so loud your ears hurt,

And people dancing in their cars so hard the car was bouncing!

Oh lets not forget the one we saw passing cars on the shoulder!

And the merging cars didn't even look at you!

Then we had one car up ahead completely stop, and cars just swerved

To avoid slamming into the back of him!

One time all the cars just started braking and we avoided a pile-up!

Oh, and don't even get me started about all the people Texting and driving!

And almost everyone was on their phones...

The speed is 75 miles per hour;

Not anymore, it is going as fast as you can go without getting caught speeding!

And that is another thing very few State Patrols on the highways anymore.

I felt bad for those who had older cars and no air and not going fast enough,

 And they were just treated like and old, man or women in the grocery store.

"Get OUT of my way"

Where did you get your license my Grandpa used to say?

"Out of a Cracker Jack Box?"

Be very careful, dear ones!

The Highways and Byways are getting very scary!

Defensive driving is a MUST!

Remember, I grew up on the race track...

I know how to drive...

Just because you are a good driver does not protect you

From other drivers on drugs, drinking, smoking pot and being distracted!

Do What You Can...

Do What You Can And Don't Worry About The Rest...

I find myself saying this very thing to myself often!

So I decided this was something I needed to share;

We have this deep down nagging feeling like we

Just can't do enough or what we do is not measuring up.

Well, Firstly ask yourself this;

Whose standards are you comparing yourself with?

Living each day with a new lease on life

Should be your goal...

This life is so fleeting and some days go by in a wink!

Many things are just out of our control!

Who holds the keys?

The only thing you hold is how you are going to respond!

~Do What You Can~

When we worry and try to control everything and everyone,

We become frustrated and worn out.

Enjoy this day and season for it is the here and now
And God's gift to you!

Fill Your Cup With Good Things Don't Be A Whiner...

Fill Your Cup...

When I was a child, I loved the smell and taste of coffee,

It was such a treasure to have those memories of the old percolator

bubbling and doing its magic. It filled the house with the aroma 

of fresh coffee brewing to be enjoyed!

As I have grown older I now realize it is the ritual and the ceremony!

When we learn to stop and take pleasure in the small things.

Being in the moment and enjoying those rituals.

Many mornings I do get the tea kettle whistling;

Coffee or Tea

So many fill their cups with a bitter whine...

Are you a whiner?

Is your coffee either just too hot or cold or too old?
Is everything just a bit off and not to your liking?
Well, it's not that we should not try to get things in a better state.
But, rather learning to fill our cups with some of the lovely things!

You can fill your cup with sweet memories;
Or bitter thoughts and disappointments!

Everything will not go as you hoped or plan, all the time!

But if you look in the right direction;
I know you will begin to see things more clearly!
It is the condition of your heart!

Please take this little bit of advice!

Fill your instagram and blogs and journals and Facebook
with uplifting words and thoughts!
May your Pinterest boards give beauty and life!

Too much negative media is not good!

A dear friend of mine told me a few weeks back this statement.

"You know why I do not do Facebook?
Well, it's because it causes me to sin!"

Well, whining all the time is sin!
Look, it's not your job to set the whole world straight!
That is the Holy Spirit's work in the individual's lives.

Some people just have to take the long hard road!

But you can choose to fill your cup with good things!!

America, Bless God And Give Thanks...

Transformed...

 

Transformed...

We are all a work in progress!

Just going to share some one liners here in this post!

I have always loved words and their meanings!

I think I could write a book of just one liners...

I do enjoy journaling and I always use the last few pages of each 

Journal for one liners that jump out at me from a book or devotional!

Even movies and songs!

Maybe even something I read from a blog!

Many our from a message I heard in the past.

God's timing is always right-

So wait patiently for Him

Beware- the more you look at temptation the better it looks.

The storms of your life will reveal the strength and

source of your faith!

God gives to you so that you may give to others!

In life and in death, My only hope is in

"Jesus Christ"

Repentance means hating sin enough to turn from it.

The soul would have no rainbows-

If the eyes had no tears.

The best reason for Hope is God's faithfulness!

No tragedy is outside of God's sovereignty...

Only the one who has learned to serve is qualified to lead!

A spark of encouragement can rekindle warmth in the heart.

If you shirk today's tasks,

You will increase tomorrow's burdens.

You can gain knowledge on your own.

But wisdom comes from God!

We can accomplish more together than we can alone.

Marriages may be made in heaven;

But they have to be worked out on earth.

The cost of obedience is nothing;

Compared with the cost of disobedience!

A big part of loving is listening!

The world rewards success

God rewards faithfulness!

There are no obstacles, only challenges

It's risky to go out on a limb-

But that's where the fruit is.

Brooding over the past paralyzes the present,

And bankrupts the future.

My dear friend Kelly passed away!

She is now healed!

I miss her already...

Thank you for your prayers for her and her family!

I appreciate each and everyone of you that stop in and read my humble writings!

Living From Glory To Glory

~Love Roxy~