Trying Not To Act Shocked...

 

Things seem to be looking a bit odd lately;

Everything changes...

Now, I think that is one liner is from a old country western song!

God help Us!

Try not to act shocked!

Just smile and pray!

I will not be self righteous and critical over every shocking thing!

Okay, I am shocked!

But I will learn to be kind and not Gritchedey.

Gritichedey is my own word; it means grumpy and crabby.

Or maybe it's a real word and I just think I made it up.

I know this world is starting to look like a place I really do not recognize anymore;

Memo to self....

Just because people look really different, they are loved by God.

Many people are wounded and just need to be loved.

Be willing to see with His eyes.

Look with a desire to see good.

People will only rise to the expectation we have of them.

If you see me walking around with the facial expression of this sweet,

Little girl, Just smile and know I am just trying to hang in there.

While the world is changing!

May I not be conformed to the world, but may I be Mrs. Steady

In HIS grace and power...

I had so many of those really shocking people smile at me and

 Open doors for me!

 And they told me to have a nice day!

(I think it was that facial expression I had on my face)

A smiley Shock LOOK...

Another new word for the day :o)

I pray I will never be a grichtedey old woman;

I want to have smile lines,

Not wrinkles!

I will not be shocked!

I will not be shocked!

People's hearts are more important to God than their appearances...

How the Piggies Eat...

I always laugh when I think about how often through the many years as 

Mothers have had to eat our food cold or even standing up!

No sooner when I would finally sit down, someone would need something!

And I think of the times as a child myself or when my children were little;

This one liner as has gone down into the recesses of my mind.

Now, you eat your dinner...

There are starving children in this world that do not have anything to eat.

This famous one liner in the movie...

We can and should laugh because humor is good medicine!

May we enjoy preparing our family meals, and take care in how we,

Present it, and be allowed to sit down and say Grace and bless His provisions;

And enjoy the bounties of our labor!

Using our manners and saying grace will impart a feeling sense of just more,

Then a full stomach!

We are a spirit soul and body!

We need to supply and make available a portion for each of these parts.

Your tummy could be full, but your heart may feel heavy.

God wants us to enjoy and be full in all accounts.

Make time Dear Ones to eat well and spend some quiet time with Him!

The supper table is a sacred place;

Don't answer the phone

Talk and share your day

Encourage each other

Use manners and teach your little ones!

We must protect this time of the family meal!

My children are grown and gone, but when my Hubby is home,

I still try to make dinner special!

Now, I just wanted to add this one last thought is this;

So this is always a reminder on how, we truly are blessed here in this country!

But yet I know there are really many children who do not have enough to eat.

Even in our city and town!

I think we have all seen the cost of our food budgets go up;

And we all feel the influx of this cost,

But, my heart goes out to those who are not as fortunate as we might be!

May we all give and bless where the Lord directs us as we are;

Christ hands and feet!

Sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ!

Giving to a program that helps feed the hungry!

Sponsoring a child in need!

We Need Vibrant Colors and Tea...

 

Please, just a cup of tea!

A girl can become so tired and weary after a long day of making peach jelly.

Yet, what satisfaction comes from seeing those lovely jars filled with peach jelly.

It feels lovely to see the fruits of our labor.

Sitting here this fine evening thinking I am completely alone;

No one around me for miles!

I have had a lot of practice with living out in the plains;

But I am never really alone as I have a friend!

Jesus...

The lover of my soul!

Giving you a lovely picture of a bowl filled with limes;

Makes me think of the tropics,

And the crisp green lettuce leaves filled with life;

We need color and we need fresh!

Vibrant and alive...

Hold on Dear Ones,

 Spring is a coming soon!

Do not grow weary in doing good...

Thank you all so much being a light to those around you;

This world can be a dark place, but we all know that the darker it gets,

The brighter the light within you will shine!

Jesus is the light of the world...

Amen

Perception...

Did You hear?

Did I hear what?

You know...

Know what?

You mean to tell me YOU don't know!

Know what?

Okay,

 Now this is not verbatim, but...

Getting my facts straight is something I really try to do accurately!

But after many years of being with many people during many situations.

I have come to realize, everyone has their own perception of what was said,

And just how it took place can really differ.

So maybe I understand where someone will just say;

 I am not sure,

But I remember it this way!

Also, after a bit of time that might pass, we can forget certain things!

(Unless your mind of course is like a metal trap)

As we live in this technological world, we now lose a very powerful

Element of remembrance, or impact of conversations.

And it is body language and eye contact.

My husband say's we have less connection than ever, because we can no longer use our

Senses to use as input in what is being discussed.

I do not want to sound like a chicken just clucking to herself.

I still long for truth, and I desire to hear the heart,

 As in most cases now days information is being written such as blogs and emails.

So;

I pray as you take time to read anything I write, that you can hear and read my

Motive and the heart behind it!

I am honored to be allowed to speak into your lives!

May I give myself the liberty to grow and resound the truth as I

Write and encourage each and every one of you Dear Ones...

I am growing in grace;

I desire to impart grace;

I thank you all for extending grace to me!

I desire to help you to grow and impart as we learn to be Godly women in Christ

Together...

I do seek the Lord as I write this blog and as I comment on blogs!

May we all realize we are dealing with real women, who all long

For the same things, we all do!

Love and Truth...

Adventure...

Leaving and getting away from our everyday routines are very good for us!

Sometimes you may not be able to go really far and travel to a distant place.

But you can almost always take a day trip somewhere!

Pack up and make a plan...

Arrange something special, put some thought into a little get away!

It is very important to do these little trips as they will keep you,

Happy and interested in living a life filled with sights and people,

With a bit of a change in your daily routine.

If you can splurge; spend a night in a hotel in another city!

Or call some friends or maybe a relative that live out of town,

And go visit them!

Or pack a beautiful picnic lunch, and go visit a free museum in your area.

My Hubby and I enjoy looking at little antique shops or a thrift store,

When we travel anywhere.

Sometimes we must just get inspired and get away, by just reading a good book!

We are told to think of the things, that are lovely...

Look about your heart and HOME and bring the spark of life;

Beauty and music and a lovely dinner, can help us feel

Loved and inspired no matter the seasons.

I believe it is the time to do a new thing;

Spring into thoughts of life and hope!

Make a plan and do something fun;

Go see a play in your city or town!

Go see an Art display!

Spend a day just dreaming and planning for something special for the future.

Sometimes just having something to look forward to can be quite uplifting!

Encourage yourself in the Lord...

Helpers Needed...

Remember, You are just the Helper!

Okay, now that makes me feel a bit like 2nd in line,

Maybe my job is not as important.

ONLY the HELPER ??

So there you have it...

ONLY...

Well, let me just look at this for a minute...

Now that spatula right in that wicker basket is pretty darn useful and Helpful;

Have you ever tried flipping an egg, or an omelet over with a butter knife?

There are more utensils in that basket that are maybe considered a helper tool,

But I would rather not be without one single one of them.

( The spatula is saying; GIRL, YOU need me)!

I do need it, I do need it!

We are all in need of Helpers,

Why must we make others feel like their job is not as important as mine?

Are only trained professionals important?

I personally want all the HELP I can get!

Just think about this for a minute;

Which one of these special crafted silverware cutlery do you really not need?

Each one is designed for an effortless eating experience.

Did you know that the Holy Spirit is referred to as the HELPER?

When the Woman was designed, for the selected roll of a Helper!

Whatever I set my hand to today; I will do it as on to the Lord!

For I have asked for the HELPER to help me...

So, I may be the Helper I have been designed to be.

And be the Helper that compliments in all that I do!

The Helper, the Holy Spirit ...
Will teach you all things.
John 14: 26

The Real Deal... And Photo Challenge

The Real Deal!

It is a gift to know and to be able to distinguish the real from the fake.

I do not want to spend my time or energy on things of no value.

One day I will have to give an account for my days here; So,

May I be a wise steward and invest my time here wisely.

Even our bodies can tell the difference of what is real, even if you see no difference's

It will say;

This does not compute...

Our spiritual man knows the real from the fake;

The fake leaves it feeling hungry and thirsty.

You may want to eat of the fake, because it looks perfect,

And  it may even be served with a spoon full of sugar.

But this will cause decay!

A real friend is hard to find, but it is worth the prayer,

And the waiting.

May you pursue what is real Dear Ones;

Do not grow lazy and spend your time pining for what is not real!

Give me the true bread, and may it be buttered on both sides,

So if I have ever been turned upside down, I still will be covered.

May my eggs always be nutritious,

 Even if they are served scrambled or fried.

Life may seem like it is filled with parables;

But you, may know the truth;

And it will set you free....

I am using this photo of a natural setting of what appears mute in color;
But I think the nature of the staples of life
Bread and Butter!
This is with my macro lens;
An AV setting.
Needing to trust that I can learn and see with the eye of a camera
Using a Rebel T4

God's Grace Overflows...

You're like a chocolate covered strawberry...

Incredibly sweet ~

Inside and Out!

Today I am featuring my wonderful and sweet Daughter through marriage;

Here name is Amy!

And she is such a blessing to me and to my Hubby!

She is a treasure to be sure of...

She is a Valentines Baby!
That is why she is so sweet...
She loves the Lord very much!
Our son is Blessed to have a wife like her...

Amy has a very well written Blog, and takes pride in the choices of
The recipes she chooses to publish.
As they have all been tested!
 She enjoys cooking and baking and loves being a homemaker!
She has always had the attitude of growing in learning new ways to,
Make her home cozy and happy and healthy!

I would love for you all to stop in and say hello to her!
Go To God's Grace Overflows

Amy, has been a light in our hearts and our lives!

Happy Valentines Day to each and every one of you

Sweet and wonderful ladies!

May we all desire to be a light to others!

We need to encourage each other daily.