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Fissures of Life
He spoke very gently, and yet the words were consistent and strong. Pressure creates opportunities. The weakness in my life is a place where grace and strength can be displayed – if I let it. In the center, the very center is the molten energy of God. Just like the core of the Earth shows us, His presence is very like that in our lives. This morning, in the pre-dawn darkness, I felt the lava of His love. In the stillness of those hours, I learned something new and wonderful. I saw it, in fact. In the light of what I learned, there are no “weaknesses”, per se. There are…
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Be Still
Yesterday there was slashing rain, thunder, lighting, hail and lots of wind. If one looked outdoors, it would be easy to think today would be more of the same. Not true. Today is a picture-perfect spring day. The skies are as blue as they can possibly be. Birds are singing. In the distance dogs are barking. People are playing on the lawn. What a difference a day makes! And yes, there is a lesson in here for my heart and brain. I will hold fast to this when doubts arise. I was having a conversation with a couple of friends about fear and worry (Both of which are exercises in…
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Dawning
The sun rose, slanting through the blinds – Filling the room with its warming glow. The new day arrived. All thoughts and concerns of the night melted away, Leaving hope in their place. Why are the voices of doubt louder in the darkest hours? Thankfully, the steadfast sun climbs over the horizon, Bringing with it a fresh dose of optimism. It was, after all, an internal struggle – One that departs, elusive as a fleeting dream. In the noonday, the concerns are seen as the phantoms they were, Unsubstantial and vanquished. Reality in the daylight – Subduing the strident negatives and Offering with open arms words of Living Comfort. The…
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Expectations & Wonder
It’s a beautiful, sunny day in Texas. There are a zillion and one things to be doing, and here I am writing on my blog. It has come to my attention, that as one gets older dreams continue. I’m so grateful for that. Dreams…visions…hope…longing… “Where there is no vision the people perish,” Pr 29:18 Now, while on the surface this verse may seem to be a right and tight, pithy slogan for developing a vision statement or having some sort of leadership guidance in place. I’m sure that is one way this may be applied; however, the primary intent is for us to understand God’s will. The Creator. The Giver…
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Loving Life
It’s warm in Texas today. Warm and windy. It makes me want to run around with a kite and pretend like I’m 10 years old again. I just had the most amazing meeting with a creative guru from church. It’s funny how when God is in something so many of the pieces fit. That’s how I feel today. Like the jig-saw puzzle is coming together. YAY! My Dad used to say, “You only get out of something what you put into it.” I’m sure there were countless times I rolled my eyes and thought if I heard it one more time I would barf. Today his words are echoing in…
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Music of My Heart
Your words swirl in my mind, Dancing on the rhythms of a melody. Sounds of joy, heard internally. Waiting expectantly for the chorus. Finding the perfect harmony in a world of dissonance. It’s the time of rejoicing, A day full of thanks, Giving glory to Him Who gives everything back. Taking the ashes of my life, Recreating me in His image. Today I sing aloud – The Music of My Heart. – RG
