Shifting Gears...

 

Why?

Or shall we ask, Why not?

Can you drive a stick shift?

How many gears?

We are on the race track and we are very close to the finishing line.

Everyday is another chance to shift gears quickly and smoothly!

Stalling out or missing a gear can be very harmful!

It really is all about timing!

A tank filled with gas!

Tune- up, with good spark plugs;

Use the proper weight of oil!

Check your mirrors

Fasten your seat belt!

We're rolling now sister...

Step on the gas, and enjoy a day of peace and adventure!

But we whine, I just want to stay home;

Well, sorry in order to get some things done, we need to go!

We are ALL called to GO!

Okay, just give me a list and a good GPS and I am gone.

No turning back!

Wait, stop this crazy fast car, I wanted to go for a slow leisurely

Sunday drive!!

Sorry, but we are on a goal setters track here!

(Goals, What in the heck tarnashin is a goal?)

Well, it is something that you drive towards,

Like in one direction so you don't get off course.

Rules:

Stay in your lane!

Keep things cool and keep a level head!

Obey the speed limit!

Remember others are on the same track!

(It's not all about You)

Just for the your information, I am not driven by goals!!

I am more like get in and see where I end up kinda girl!

Does this shock any of you?

I love having the freedom to go and explore!

I have many that love set goals and achieve them.

But I am not sure why I never do make goals,

Maybe it is not for everyone!

Besides, I drive an automatic now a days!

Grew up visiting the race tracks with my Daddy!

Fast and Furious

But, I am more slow and steady this old girl!

Do you enjoy these days?

Well, may I ask you Why or Why Not?

How Making Breakfast Keeps Your Man Happy (Green Chili Omelette)...

 

A good breakfast is a perfect way to start your day!

Having chickens for many years has offered a very

Fresh and nutritious form of protein.

And we are known in these parts for our Chilis;

Hot, mild and just flavorful!

I will eat a hot one once in a while, but the mild is for me.

We are way past the egg not being a healthy form of protein!

Or at least I hope you are!

I have never seen so many troubles with diets in our world.

Between no gluten and lactose intolerance for so many people.

I have my own idea what has caused this to be so prominent.

How to make a Green Chili omelette;

I like to get my chilies cooking first in the pan.

Then I sprinkle on the chesses, cheddar is best I think.

Then I pour in the eggs I whipped up!

You can flip it once to cook the bottom.

Serve with a side of meat like ham or bacon.

 A cinnamon roll is always a nice addition.

But we mostly use a whole grain bread!

I enjoy serving my Hubby a very filling breakfast;

made with love!
As this keeps him Happy and well cared for!

Oh, don't forget to thank the Lord!

Do you eat eggs?

Have you discovered any eating troubles caused from certain foods?

I am still trying to take sugar out of my diet.

It is so hard when our foods we eat are all carbohydrates...

Learning and growing is what keeps us happy and healthy.

Going to try my hand at an Irish Soda bread recipe;

Made with half rye flour and half whole wheat flour.

It will be a rustic sort of bread, but very low in glycemic index.

"Happy Day and eat well my friends"

Victorious Beautiful Tree...

 

A man had a beautiful estate with magnificent trees on it. But he had

a bitter enemy, who said, "I will cut down one of his trees; that

will hurt him."

In the dark of night the enemy slipped over the fence and went to the

most beautiful of the trees, and with a saw and axes he began to work.

In the first light of morning he saw in the distance two men coming

over the hill on horseback, and recognized one of them as the

owner of the estate.

Hurriedly he pushed the wedges out and let the tree fall;

but one of the branches caught him and pinned him to the ground,

injuring him so badly that he died.

Before he died, he screeched out,

"Well, I have cut down your beautiful tree,"

And the estate owner looked at him with pity and said,

"This is the architect I have brought with me.

We had planned to build a house, and it was necessary to 

cut down one tree to make room for the house;

and it is the one you have been working on all night."

Do not forget that anything the devil is working at, he is but

cutting down a tree God had planned to cut down;

he never did anything outside the overall plan of God,

for God is omnipotent and omniscient and victorious.

Donald Grey Barnhouse

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Loveliness In The Day to Day...

 

John Waterhouse

The Shrine

Loveliness is only seen by those who will stop to see!

It is all around us...

We are all so busy or tired that life is just passing so many people by.

"They have not learned the fine art of;

Stopping to smell the Roses!"

I do not want to just meander through my days;

As having a purpose and a plan are very important!

When we have those days of waking up with so much to do!

And you always have that mental list of

"Things I want to do"

We must pick and choose the list that has the MUST DO LIST,

But alas to take the time to find pleasure in this day!

We are all about to enter the busy holiday zone!

Can I send out a challenge to you amazing women;

To take pleasure in your decorating;

To take joy in planning some special dinners!

Make a pot of steamy soup on a very cool evening!

Try to take a brisk walk everyday!

Eat your veggies and salads!

Read a classic book before going off to bed!

Start your Christmas cards very early!

Buy a gift for someone each time you run to town:

Make something special for your girlfriends!

Let us not run like the world this coming season!

May we enjoy the early evenings!

Encourage those who struggle in their marriages.

Offer to help someone bake early Christmas cookies and freeze them!

Let's not wait to the last minute!

The true spirit is the Holy Spirit...

Let us stop to hear His direction for how we can be a blessing to others!

Verbatim...

I must say that unless it has been recorded, we cannot be sure of

Exactly what someone may have said.

We talk so much in just an average day, that sometimes

we can forget a name or time or date.

And even some very pertinent facts of a story.

My heart goes out to so many people;

And we need to try to get the details straight.

But, we can be in danger of repeating things that should not be repeated.

I want to be slow to speak and quick to hear;

But I think it tends to be the other way around!

I sometimes think of that very disrespectful saying that goes,

Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah

Now, would that hold up in the courts of this land?

Well, maybe...

My point is this we must realize we can really add our personal

Feelings or thoughts on something

 And at times it can be perfectly fine.

But we mostly can be adding fuel to a fire!

Have you ever been so sorry that you opened your mouth?

Speaking is a privilege, not the freedom we make it!

Freedom of speech is something God has given us!

But it comes with responsibility!

May we all try harder to get our facts straight;

Or tell someone I don't want to answer that.

Maybe you should talk to the source.

We all need auto correct;

Oh wait, that could also get you into trouble,

As even with that we cannot be certain of what is really trying to be conveyed!

Well, you must all really want MY opinion on every matter!

After many years of being a bit different!

I have learned that this world is not waiting to hear what I think!

My opinion is just that;

MY opinion!

But we need to speak truth in love;
I have been trying a little experiment,
When I am giving what I believe is what the situation calls for,
I have not been looking into the person's face, but rather speaking
 Slowly and gently and looking at my hands or out a window.
 It has seemed to stop some of the confrontation that sparks!
May our words bring light!

This world is just looking for a fight!
Our battle is not with people, it just seems that way!

Choose your words and battles wisely...

I think the only Verbatim we will see is when God looks at
Every word we have spoken
(Verbatim)

Shortcomings...

Weakness And Strengths

You will never be transformed by continually looking at your own shortcomings,

never !

Nor will you ever be transformed by looking at the weakness of

your fellow christian.

"You will only be conformed by continually looking upon the glory

of the Lord Jesus-"

For they who live looking and beholding , though they know it not,

are being"changed from glory to glory by the spirit of God"

God will use both your weaknesses and strengths!
We are beautiful and with a purpose He has ordained!

When a trial comes hard and fast;

I feel the axle of my being wanting to tilt.

But I have been practicing to stay upright.

Remember those Weeble people?

They might weeble, but they won't fall down.

Do you feel more aware of your shortcomings?

I have had to ask myself, is this the enemy taunting me?

For I know the ways of the spirit, gently woos and shows me!

When I am in sin, He convicts me strongly;

That whisper that shows you are wrong.

Obey quickly...

I get tired of the enemy pointing out my shortcomings!

(Like I am not already aware of them)

My Hubby and I need to re-connect after we were slam blasted

with trauma and worry!

But, God is gracious and has helped us once again!

Sometimes we need to just go out for a meal together!

Hold hands, and count your blessings.

Pray for all those who are in need of prayer!

Do a kind deed for someone!

I desire to be a kind and gracious women;

But we all can feel the strain and stress of life's struggles!

Do we give up?

No, we never give up!

Keep looking into His word;

Lay your burdens down!

He knows we are but dust...

We must remind ourselves that we are just passing through!

We can't live in the short stop;

But rather the long haul!

From Glory to Glory

Be beautiful inside and out, as you are a special treasure!

Love Letters...

Seasons will come and go as we are all very aware of this!
But sometimes we just need to hang on to those words or memories.

Can you just close your eyes and see those sweet faces or places;
Of the past of days or years.

People and places and even a song;
can trigger a memory that can still captivate your heart!

We need new eyes each day to explore the gifts just waiting for us!
Yet having a treasure kept in the back of a drawer;
Or a pressed leaf or flower in the pages of your Bible!

May we not become blind and deaf in those sights and sounds,
Of our children giggling and playing.
Or your Husband sitting in his chair saying the evening grace.
These are powerful gifts God has given us!

These glimpses of the days that have come and gone;
They are treasures for us to pull out and to ponder.
As Mary did with Jesus.

But, I feel an excitement to hear and see with a new enthusiasm!
Do not become bored with your life and those in your family!
Live like today is the most precious day of them all!

Wake up!
Can you just hear with ears attuned to the song that God is
Singing over you...
Why does God say so many times a warning of these words?
"Those that have ears to hear"

I will not be one of those who will not hear the whole council,
Of God's Word of truth!

Stop cheating yourself and see that we are all being lulled to sleep!

Stop taking scripture out of context!
 Yes, God can give you a special promise for a crisis!
(Believe me He is God)
But let's not make a new doctrine from one scripture...

God is a God of providence;
Not chance...

When I look back and see the hand of God in my life;
And how He is orchestrating things!

This is why God always reminded us on how He did what he did for Israel!
Our Hope is in His return.
Find the promises that are for the believers today!
He gave us such an amazing truth!
They are His love letters to us!
Stop reading between the lines;

(That is where the church gets itself in trouble)

Love Letters
Read His today...

First Responders...

Being a responder is profound in a world that is dull and seared.

We don't mean to be insensitive to people or things around us.

We have just been bombarded!

 As women in our marriages,

 We must be quick to respond to our men.

They need to feel wanted and important and respected.

Sometimes we can overlook a much needed response to them.

As homemakers we can get so overwhelmed with life;

We can just feel in a slump and not respond as we should!

Keeping things in a organized flow.

Our children can even get slightly overlooked, when

A day can fly by faster than imaginable.

We have so many needs in a world that is lost and desensitized.

"I believe women were created to be responders"

I know that to be a responder will cost you something...

But do we want a faith or a relationship that does not cost us anything?

If you will never put yourself out for another person's well being;

We will be self-centered and not Christ centered.

We had so many people praying for our dear lost grandson in the mountain!

We were just blown away from the outpouring of so many people.

We are all called to be responders!!

It will not look the same for each of us,
 But we must make the effort to meet

The needs of those who are hungry and thirsty

Those who need someone to show some compassion.

We all have been lost in one way or another!

I am praying to be more aware when the Lord gives me 

A glimpse of when I need to respond!

There are well trained professional responders for

Natural disasters and search and rescue.

But we do not have to wait for a crisis or disaster to comply

with the scripture that the Lord gave us!

When we do respond it is as if we are doing it unto Jesus!

Matthew 25:31-46

31 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. 32 Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats.33 And he will place the sheep on his right, but the goats on the left. 34 Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 36 I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ 37 Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? 38 And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? 39 And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ 40 And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers,fn you did it to me.’

41 “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 42 For I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, 43 I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not clothe me, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.’ 44 Then they also will answer, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to you?’ 45 Then he will answer them, saying, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did not do it to one of the least of these, you did not do it to me.’ 46 And these will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life.”

Source:

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