Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Tuesday, April 4, 2017
Sunday, April 2, 2017
Poetry Month Haiku #1
April is National Poetry Month. One of my favorite types of poetry is haiku. I'll be posting these little poems all month.
I love this particular one written by my husband, Tim. We share a love of lighthouses and watching the great blue heron.
I love this particular one written by my husband, Tim. We share a love of lighthouses and watching the great blue heron.
Saturday, April 1, 2017
Don't Lose Sight
Matthew 24:42-44
“Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. But
understand this: If the owner of the house had known at what time of night the
thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his
house be broken into. So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man
will come at an hour when you do not expect him."
Tim and I drove to a local lake to walk the dogs.
With spring weather, we hoped to see some of the blue herons that nest in our
area. As we pulled into the parking lot, we noticed two of them resting nearby.
I lifted my binoculars and took in the sight of a male great blue heron on one
shore and a female who perched on a limb in the water. As I watched them, I
wanted to keep my eyes on both at the same time, an impossible task. Just as I
turned toward the female, the male took flight. He didn't go far, but I missed
his majestic rise into the air. I'd lost sight of him in a blink. That's all it
took to miss my chance to watch one of my favorite birds glide above the water's
surface. I wasn't ready to sit and wait on the him.
So many times in my walk with Jesus, I'm
preoccupied. My mind is on anything but serving the Lord. In Matthew, Jesus
spoke to his disciples, who were often sidetracked and sometimes confused. I
mean—they spent every day with the Lord, but sometimes they just didn't get it.
In Matthew, Jesus laid the future out for them. He warned them to keep watch,
because once he died and rose again he'd be back. We wouldn't know when, but he
promised he'd return "with power and great glory."
Last week God gave me three words to think on, "Don't
lose sight". I wasn't sure why at first, but I truly believe he was
reminding me to be prepared. He wants me to keep my sights on him and be ready
for his return. I have no idea when Jesus will come for his followers or when I
might leave this world. But what I do know is, I want to be ready. I pray we'll
all be prepared to meet Jesus when he comes.
Praise God for Jesus!
Monday, March 27, 2017
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Saturday, March 25, 2017
A Divine Appointment
Acts 2:38
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Peter replied, “Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.
2 Timothy 1:7
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
Galatians 5:25
Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.
Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit.
I love it when God makes an appointment for me. He
sets up a time for my path to cross that of another person, without my
knowledge. On Thursday, I was meeting family for dinner and I had a little time
before our meal. As I drove into town, I stopped by the local library for a
restroom stop and just to browse. As I wandered among the shelves I heard a
familiar voice. A dear friend, and fellow librarian, was sharing some fun book
titles with a young lady. I peeked through the shelf and sure enough there was my
good friend. Neither of us work in this library, yet here we both stood. We
hugged and had a great conversation God knew I needed.
You see, I believe the Holy Spirit prompted me to
stop at the library. I could have gone to a gas station or even the restaurant
for a bathroom. But God knew I needed to go to the library and talk with
Sharee. One of my daughter's will be traveling out of the country soon. I'll be
honest—I've been nervous about the trip. Sharee's daughter had traveled to the
same country my daughter intended to go to, so she had knowledge of the area. She
messaged me later after she'd looked up the target mission. Her words and
information gave me great comfort and reduced the stress I'd experienced about
the trip. I know without a doubt, the Holy Spirit nudged me to stop by the
library. I had a divine appointment with Sharee. I love this about Jesus. He
knows our needs and meets them, no matter how small. It's my job to listen and
respond to the Spirit's prompting. Now I am excited for my daughter and the
mission she's pursuing. I pray for safety and that her team can help those in
need and touch the people with Jesus love. Pray with me, if you would.
Praise God for divine appointments!
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