The Light

Jesus is the light by which we see the Father, our guide out of darkness, into righteousness and peace.

He gives light for the way...maybe just enough to see the next step, but that's enough for now.

He has made our hearts to burn within, guiding us into the full knowledge of the Father. 

Cherish the flame...

guard the flame...

share the flame...

enjoy the flame!

Out of all God’s creatures, he made us with the particular ability to laugh.

 I’ve been thinking about laughter; not the outside expression of it but the quiet inside kind that isn’t always seen.

This kind of laughter was in the heart of the Proverbs 31 woman when she thought about the future.

“She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come.” Prov 31:25

How could she laugh not knowing what was to come? 

She didn't need to know... she just needed to trust.

Does your heart break forth in joyous laughter when considering the coming days?

You can’t laugh when fear is there

Your heart must be at rest, completely contented knowing He holds all your tomorrows and will make each one good to you. 

Only at this place called surrender can one lift their head and express rejoicing, inward though it may be but oh, how strengthening to the soul!

Waiting Expectantly

The rain today reminded me of this post... with our Father in control of our lives we can always expect GREAT things! 

As soon as Elisha and Naomi heard of the possibility of rain they were ready-long before it even began.

They weren’t just ready, they were waiting expectantly for it! 

When the soft drops began to fall we ran to find cover while they watched in wonder and listened to the drops hit the umbrella. 

We were designed by God to wait, and watch, and long for His goodness.

It doesn’t always need to catch us by surprise. 

A Dandy Day

“Today must be a dandy day” PJ informed me as the children and I were outside. Her little hand was overflowing with bright yellow dandelions for her momma. 

 A weed and inconvenience to most , this little flower was being prized by these little girls.

Our trials are a lot like dandelions. To some, they are gifts from God; who wouldn’t trade them for anything knowing they are an evidence of His Love.

To others, a bother; something to hurry  up and get rid of because it’s spoiling their neatly manicured lives. 

I want to see the BEAUTY...

In every test may I see clearly His love and rejoice in Hope.

His Perspective

A little ant hill of a problem can turn into Mount Everest; it all depends on how you look at it. 


 

There are two ways to perceive things; earthly and eternal.

I am given so many opportunities to look through one or the other.

Eternal perspective looks past the present difficulty and sees the great opportunity to conform me into the image of my Father. 

But sometimes things don’t diminish…

They grow bigger and more dangerous when looked at through His perspective. 

When we are more concerned with the things of heaven we become less entangled with the things of this earth.