Evil Is Now At The Gates...

 

Jury Summons

The word brings a chill to one's spine;

Okay, maybe you're one of those that love getting one of these summons in the mail

Or maybe you're a reader from another country and you are not familiar with these!

But when I think about having to sit in a court room and having

To listen to things that on a normal day I try to avoid!

It does not sound like much fun to me!

So many do not want to obey the law;

We may not even think we have too!

But we do have to obey and follow them!

These laws keep us safe and it keeps others from doing anything

that they think is right in their own eyes!

But I have realized something lately;

Maybe it is just me, but I can see the evil is now at the gate!

Evil can flood into a home a city or a country!

The way to keep it out is to obey!

To humble our hearts and to do good!

Pray for our Husbands to be wise!

Pray for our Leaders in our cities!

Pray for Godly Judges!

We can change the world by doing what is right and true;

From within our homes and our city and country!

We are called to be a light!

Even when it gets darker, our light must become seen in all we do!

After an encounter with evil, I still will do and be what is required of me!

Sometimes I wish I was an ostrich, and I could stick my head in the sand!

Stand your guard!

Watch at the gates!

No evil shall enter our hearts...

Start A Blessing Book Today...

 

You Must Learn To Go Up And Forward...

We ladies can truly miss the days that have come and gone!

And because of this, we must be careful we do not get stuck!

I miss so many things about the way life that use to be;

But I have been turning into a new person,

It has not been very easy or a lot of fun, "until I changed my attitude!"

I am going up and in the right direction!

I am going to embrace this season and change in my life!

I am going to count my blessings and agree to disagree with some!

I am not going to allow the liberal way of thinking to rob me of my peace!

Have you felt discouraged?

Have you felt like quitting everything?

Do you spend time thinking how things didn't work out as you planned?

Well, join the club, but we are to never give up or retreat!

I choose to be filled with joy and respond with hope!

If we all wrote down all our woes on one page,

And we wrote down all our blessings on another, which one would be longer?

Start a blessing book this season!

~It is really very easy and simple to do and will bring you hope~

Every day or evening write down a few things you are thankful for!

Look up, for your redemption draws nigh...

I appreciate each and every one of you that have come here to read these humble 

Blog entries of my life and heart that I live!

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Attempted Attack...

 

Attempted Attack...

Well, I have been a bit twitter patted this past week;

Do you want to hear about it or not?

I could just write a nice cozy blog post and pretend it did not happen!

Well, it did,

And I did not get bit by a dog either.

I went to town to go to my hair appointment

(I was getting a Body Wave Perm)

It was early afternoon, and I decided I would run into Walmart,

And to get a few items while I was in town.

(I try to get as many things done when I make trips to town)

For those that do not know I now live in the country;

I have for over 20 years...

I pulled into the parking lot and I parked my car away from other cars

 And there was just one car parked next to me,

 And I can say this as soon as I popped out of my vehicle,

 The door on the car next to me swung open and a young

Man with sores all over his face was holding a gas can.

And he asked me if I had any spare change for gas.

I told him; maybe when I came out.

But he was looking past me and I just knew something was going down!

I saw out of the corner of my eye two sets of people coming 

up on both sides of my car.

Instinct kicked in, I had not locked my car yet, which was a miracle!

I jumped into my car and locked the door and I had my keys in my hand.

I started my car and pulled away fast quickly

 and as I watched them in my rear view mirror.

Screaming at each other, saying why didn't you grab ****

My heart was beating and I felt sick to my stomach.

Remember when I said before;

Be aware of your surroundings!

I wrote is it wise to be out alone after dark?

Well, I was mugged in NY many moons ago,

I was punched in the face and they stole my purse.

I had a broken nose and two black and blue eyes.

Not sure what their full intentions were this time,

 But they wanted what did not belong to them!

 And wanted to cause me harm!

 I am sure of that!

I am still trying to rethink how to keep safe and enjoy life!

Being alone anymore as a lady is like a target anymore.

It really always has been, but I believe it is getting worse!

Well If you have never been mugged you have no point

of relating to this type of attack!

But it is happening way more often than you can imagine!

How can you protect yourself??

Do not be out alone!

Carry a Pepper Spray or a gun!

Stay in your car till you check your surroundings!

Keep your keys in your hand till safely in the building!

(Keys can be used as a weapon)

Listen to your gut instincts, they are usually right!

We have the right to protect ourselves and our loved ones!

Tend To Your Own Front Porch...

 

Tend To Your Own Front Porch

There was a Sunday school lesson that was taught to me years ago,

And I wanted to share with you what that lesson was

 And how I still try today to live up to that lesson.

Every single day we will have things that will come into our lives,

That are problems that we had nothing to do with!

Some of these things or people will try to control and take advantage of us!

We need to learn to discern which are from the Lord;

And those that are stumbling blocks to steal, kill and destroy us.

Lesson

We all will have things that try to bombard us on a daily bases;

But we must be very careful that we do not try to take another persons problem

upon ourselves. And subject ourselves to things never intended for us.

God has given each of us our own homes and front porches.

We need to tend to our own porches daily.

We must sweep them daily to clean off the debris that blow upon them.

(Sin, Sorrow, Unforgiveness, Self pity, Lies, Jealousy, Hatred)

We talked about the only way we could help others was when we

Swept our own front porches off;

Getting the plank out of our eye,

So we could see to help them get the speck from their eyes removed.

But we all know that takes the power of God and the leading of the Holy Spirit!

He told us way too many times we as Christians get involved with other peoples

 Problems that we were never intended to be involved in!

He was a very wise man and he spoke truth!

We now have what I see as a social gospel, we need to enable and help everyone!

When we do not forsake our sins and yet expect others to support us!

Wrong theology, and unhealthy thinking!

We are told to disciple others not enable them to live in ungodly ways!

I believe we are all seeing, so many people that do not take responsibility

for their own choices and lack of godliness and willingness to work.

Holding grudges and really not forgiving others is sin!

But when we continue to do the same thing over and over again,

Yet expect a different outcome is insanity

One thing that I am learning as I see so many people hurting from

being mistreated by others is this;

Be very wise with whom you get involved with!

Be careful what you say to them!

Do not give your time or money unless you have prayed about it!

Learn to know when to say enough or when to say NO!

You ladies have been given the charge to keep your own front porch,

Cleaned and swept off and in order.

If you are spending all your time and strength and words to enable others is 

not pleasing to the Lord or being a good helpmate to your own husband!

Do not waste your resources for a sloth or a person who will not repent!

We need to love others, sometimes by not helping and yet praying for them!

Why I Love Linens And Lace...

There are just some things that just seem like whoever made or designed them

 had a special purpose in mind. And I have always appreciated their effort!

When you take the time to add something that brings just that little pop.

I little tablecloth or doily or table runner just does that in my home!

I also enjoy a nice set of kitchen towels or bathroom towels.

On a few of my widows I have the actual drapes or curtains,

 but I also like to add a lace valance, or a matching fabric for that

extra fullness and touch.

I enjoy keeping my home and rooms in order,

 but it really is just a few little things that make it

cozy and homey!

I enjoy looking at magazines or an antique shop and see how they

Have arranged some of their items on bookcases and end tables and

China hutches. Also, just a word of caution, we can overdo and have

things start to look cluttered.

I do have a drawer that I keep my linens and doilies and table coverings in.

I have a few that I use in the fall and winter months;

And some that are for spring and summer!

I have some things that I have found at thrift stores and antique shops.

I also have some that belonged to my grandmother and mother.

I always try to wash these linens and doilies on a gentle cycle and line dry them!

Every now and again, I will go through these and give a few away!

My sister has always wrapped a gift for me in a nice linen or lace.

And she adds a pretty ribbon and it makes a lovely way to wrap up a gift!

I also try not to make things too frilly or girly as my husband

enjoys more natural colors. He has a great taste in color and design.

Seriously, he has great taste!

I think it is important to ask their opinion on what they like.

But if he says whatever you like dear, then go for it!

I little bit of both and in different rooms you can do a bit different in each!

A little paint and a new throw rug can jazz up any space!

~This is the perfect time of the year to keep an eye out for a few pretty treasures~

Why We Must Guard Our Husbands Reputation...

 

Guard Your Husbands Reputation...

"The Heart of her husband safely trusts in her,

And he will have no lack of gain."

Why guarding our husband's reputation is a powerful way to help our husbands to trust in us!

So many men are run down by their wives in their words and actions!

When we do these things it gives others an open door to think less of him.

I have even seen it when a Mother talks in a demoralizing way about their father,

and just laugh as it is a big joke.

A reputation can be smeared in an off colored joke or an action

that shows we do not respect or honor them.

We must be very careful to speak only of their better qualities;

to our parents and friend and mostly the children.

We are not to compare our husbands qualities to other men!

Praising our husband's strengths is a gift we can give our husbands!

We also must not be a source of embarrassment to our husbands.

Crude talk or joking

Our manner of dressing

The way we manage our finances

Being where we are suppose to be

(He knows where you are)

We are called to be a treasure to our own husband's!

Can Your Husband safely trust in you?

Lilly Of The Valley Flowers And A Memory...

 

When I was a child, we had amazing patch of Lily Of The Valley Flowers

The memory of the aroma of these flowers still lingers with me!

How can something so small and dainty leave a lifelong impression upon me?

I remember one time laying down next to this patch of flowers;

And I said I am going to remember this wonderful sweet smell forever...

~ I did ~

We need to make the effort to capture moments,

It is such a powerful thing to remember a sweet memory!

I remember my mother had the most lovely periwinkle blue dress.

She would wear it for only very special occasions.

I loved it on her!

I remember seeing her one time in that dress and I said to myself,

"She is the most beautiful mother in the world"

~ She was ~

I remember sitting in a big white Chrysler vehicle one sunless day,

And in front of that car stood a black hearse.

My Grandmother was in it, waiting to be buried in the cemetery.

Our family matriarch had died!

~ Gone ~

It is just another day in the life and times!

Will I leave a legacy of a sweet smelling aroma,

Is the fragrance arising day and night!

Will the day God calls me home be etched in a loved ones mind;

And the small and special moments of a special day be remembered?

We can make a difference...

We can be the one to deposit wonderful memories!

Every day has great big possibilities to change and encourage;

To each and every person God has given you!

I think as I have looked over the worst lie of the enemy of my soul,
Has been this one;
What you do does not make one bit of difference in this world or in the lives of others!


I know it is a lie, because I have seen the fruit of my life now!
And I am still here to plant seeds and sweet memories...

~ Sweet Memories are a gift of love ~

Blossom Where You Are Planted In The Country Or City Or Young Or Old...

I think Wild Flowers Are So Pretty...

They just grow wherever they find a bit of soil and sunshine and rain!

~Blossom Where You Are Planted~

Well, we have all heard that saying I am sure;

But it really can help to think of it in each new season of our lives.

Some days we can feel a bit out of sorts!
Like when a new season starts or ends,

But I always try to take stock and look at the positive. and count my blessings!

I think one of the loveliest women I know are the ones who blossom

and grow in every season of their lives.

We can become tired and worn out at times, but we must revive

our hearts back to life and live...

How many decades have you been graced to walk and live and breathe?

How many times have you looked out into the future and felt overwhelmed?

But when you look back you can see the hand of God molding you!

The reason we can blossom in any season, is because we have been

given the endurance to allow our roots to go deep!

It does not matter where we live;

Every place will have its own struggles

Every season has unique situations.

We have wisdom and grace that comes from each year we live!

I am a country girl at heart;

But I also lived on  the outside of NYC

But what I have learned is this---

You must blossom in every place God sets your feet;

Because sometimes in the beginning your heart might not be there yet!

We have so many that need to see the genuine and real contentment in us!

~We can be a source of hope and encouragement to others~

I think we enjoy blogging because it gives us a safe place to love and guide,

others that have a kindred spirit.

You can blossom even in the darkest days and the dry soil;

When we look for the blossom in another life or blog post of another blogger we get inspired.
Thank you to so many of you with your cooking and crafts and words of wisdom!
We all play a role in each others life.
But it must be for the good to help us adapt and blossom!

We can grow where we are planted and blossom and produce fruit!

Sometimes it requires some true grit,
(Or manure)

Other times it's pure grace...