It May Be Time To Pull Back And Listen...

Sometimes We Just Need to Be Shielded

From the Onslaught of Busy...

Be Still And Know That I Am God

~ Enjoy the little things in life.

But one day you'll look back and realize

They were the Big Things~

I absolutely love this quiet season!

Some seasons are so busy you can't hear yourself think!

It's not that I want to hear myself think;

But rather hear the Lord directing my thoughts.

When you are not able to focus and you sense

a fever of the dreaded squirrel disorder!

It is time to pull back and re-adjust.

When the voices become a blur and you can't distinguish,

What is truly being said, you must slow down and be

Quick to listen...

I remember as a young girl being able to run everywhere!

After all, I had a pair of those PF Flyer Tennis Shoes.

But, I mostly just go at a steady pace.

Not quick or too slow

But moving in the right direction.

My calender is not so full of having to be here or there!

If I have the strength to do more on any given day;

I will just fly by the seat of my pants;

(Or Jumper)

God is always doing something new in our hearts

~If we will let Him~

When, I make a mistake when I am writing in my journal,

I will just pick out a pretty sticker and cover it up!

Don't make the mistake of not taking the time

To notice the little things in your day.

And if you do make a mistake ask God to forgive you!

And put a pretty sticker over the blunder!

The Word Says Love Covers a multitude of sins...

Happy Quiet Days

Much Love and Appreciation For Each

And Every One Of You...

Hugs, Roxy

Being Self-Taught Can Be A Hard Thing, But A Good Thing...

Self- Taught in just about everything!

I am going to make this pattern in a mock first using

A nice cotton muslin fabric first!

Before I start cutting out the pattern on the pretty

fabric I purchased for this Laura Ashley pattern!

I've had this sewing machine forever,

Nothing fancy but it's strong and reliable!

Being self-taught is a bit of a challenge!

I think we have stopped handing down many things

To the next generation!

Over the years I have told myself, you can do this!

Now, grant you I may be in the category 

"Jack of all trades and master of none"

But it has not stopped me from trying and learning!

I bought a beautiful piano and I'm still trying to teach myself.

I have had two different teachers that both lasted maybe a month.

I've taken watercolor painting classes in person and online.

I have been doing some sewing again after 30 years;

Sewing up some cotton jumpers!

The patterns might as well be written in Japanese!

Even the pictures are confusing?!#

But, the point I am trying to make is this;

We can learn new things without an instructor or teacher!

Mind you it would be nice to have some help.

But, in reality no one has time anymore.

One thing we have are helpful videos on the internet!

We can order books to teach ourselves!

Never stop short of learning a new skill;

Or advancing to a new level!

And remember it is so good for our brains too

Learn new skills and to follow directions.

I was not born with natural abilities in sewing or painting

But I didn't let it stop me from trying...

And we can help someone else to just try to learn

A new hobby or craft!

Share what you have learned!

I have this memory of my Mother teaching herself;

Of many things knitting, sewing, canning!

But while she was still here, I failed to learn from her

As much as I should have.

May we always be teachable of the things of the Lord.

But yet not afraid to dig deep into His Word all by ourselves.

Never stop creating beauty in your heart and your home!

Oh, I forgot to mention the one crafty thing that I have just

Had a ball doing, and it's called "Junk Journaling"

It's so much fun and relaxing!

I need to do a little post on this craft very soon!

What is a craft or project you have learned or taught yourself??

Blessings, Roxy

Making And Keeping Good Friends...

 

~Making and Keeping Friends~

Now, this can be harder than you might think.

Because if you have been alive long enough to experience;

True friendship it is a treasure!

I have been gifted with some true blue friends!

" It is worth while to make friends if they are worthy"

Now, what does that even mean?

Have you ever even thought about

What makes a good friend?

Is this something we even talk about?!

Do we even try to teach others about being a good friend?

In grade school, you might remember being treated as a friend

And the next day you've not even talked to by that group of girls.

I remember being crushed by their cruelty.

Even as a grown woman, I have experienced the rejection

from someone I thought was my friend.

That is why we must look to the true standards of friendship.

Firstly, we must extend Grace...

And realize friendships require love and time.

And a friendship should not be one sided.

What I mean is that you have to always initiate it!

That becomes exhausting!

As wives, and mothers, we must keep our energy 

for our families!

So, we must wise in who we allow into our lives.

True friendships will build you up, and encourage you!

True friends do not quickly judge you.

Because they know your heart and motive;

They consider that you may be going through a trial.

And in this world you may be falsely accused,

But be of good courage...

Christ asked us to give our lives for those friendships.

That is why we only need those friendships 

That God has put in your lives!

I once prayed for God to remove all the friendships

I had that were not from Him...

And a few just were gone (POOF)

No friendship should be formed

Which is not beautiful enough for Heaven!

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

And do not quickly desire a close relationship with

Someone we have just met.

Beware of those who are very needy.

Remember to be a good friend takes strength and energy.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

To have a good friend you must be a good friend!

But really I have seen a shift in people not being able

to attend to those relationships anymore.

And that is okay also.

So maybe we just must take better care

 of the few you may have left!

So we should hang tightly those

Friendships that were a treasure given to us!

Do not let them go!!!

I also want to extend condolences to those that have lost

A precious friend...

Much Love and Grace to All My Precious Friends...

Hugs, Roxy

Are Your a Wild Bear Or a Pooh Bear?

Are you wild at Heart?

I bet many of you are!

But, I must say the wild and yearning in my life;

Is much tamer as the years have come and gone in my life.

I prefer a comfy place to tend to my thoughts and ambitions.

I read about great adventures and daring feats.

But I feel safe in my world of predictable.

I'm not talking about the unexpected things in life that

no matter who or where we are will to be affected by!

But, I do not take risks that are unnecessary anymore!

Driving in rain storms and climbing high up into the mountains.

I prefer the tranquil country road!

I feel like Winnie the Pooh

I want my honeypot and to get out of the blustery day!

But, I am still young at heart!

I sometimes look into the mirror and wonder

 Who that old lady is??

But alas it is me older and wiser

 And filled with a deep down contentment mostly.

The unrest comes when I read or watch those things,

That try to show me there is something better or more for me!

I want to see more of this amazing world.

But traveling anymore seems like so much work.

So I will just have to live adventerous in my own backyard!

This day and your life is made up of living fully

One at a time...

This is me now!

Live and enjoy this day!!

Find comfort in those small cozy places;

in your heart and your home!

Blessings, Roxy

Giving Thanks Before Eating Our Meals...

 

God's Provisions...

Jesus took the Loaves and gave thanks for them.

One memory that I remember growing up was saying Grace.

We must not ever waste his bounties.

I have read this saying;

"Loaves unblessed are loaves unmultiplied."

If Jesus did this before partaking of food

or serving it to others. I do think with all my heart

this is a wonderful to thank God for his provisions.

So, we should make a habit and pause and thank God.

Before eating our meals. Even if it's just yourself sitting

down for a quick lunch or a feast with friends.

Many times if we are with unbelievers we have to do this

Quietly and yet unapologetically!

If we will give thanks and eat in faith, we will

Always enjoy what we have been given to sustain our bodies.

~Make some fresh bread and break it and give thanks~

Oh, but don't forget the butter!!

Saying Grace is a bit like this;

We are saved by GRACE...

Do You Say Grace?

We bless God when we do!

As always: Living From Glory To Glory

It's just some days are harder then others...

 Hugs, Roxy