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It’s Right There!
Sometimes you can read the same passage and see something new. I don’t know how many times I’ve read or heard the 23 Psalm. Today, however, something new and wonderful happened. “The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing.” Psalm 23:1 NIV Nothing. I lack nothing. Really? Really! It’s right there in front of my face. What a great way to start a Monday, with the reaffirmation that the best Shepherd is out in front and I lack nothing because of Him. Because of His great love. Because He cares for me – and you. Now, that’s something – or someone – to celebrate. – RG
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Cozy Sunday
Today is cloudy and blustery. A short time ago it was sleeting. Not exactly spring weather… But there is good news! There are moments that make us slow down and smell the…soup! Sammy and I had just come in from a nice walk when the ice came in. It was all the encouragement I needed to make a nice cup of cocoa and let the world go by. I’m listening to Brahms and Beethoven, thankful for warmth and comfort. If we take time to count our blessings, we don’t have time to complain. – RG
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Yes! It’s Done
The wonder of it all is setting in. Many, many changes have happened in the past months. Today, as I pen this, the enormity of several of them is apparent. Of course, I wish Mom and Dad were with me. Maybe they are, and I just can’t see them? However, I know the spirit of my new place is filled with joy, and love and beauty. I sure know where those come from! Today, gratitude fills my heart. “Every valley shall be raised up, every mountain and hill made low; the rough ground shall become level, the rugged places a plain. And the glory of the Lord will be revealed,…
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Tonight
The night sky arches above me. Silent. Still. Full of life. Stars wink from countless light years away, And I can nearly touch them. “Do you feel them?” I ask my dog. Of course, she doesn’t answer. While the cool, quiet night surrounds me, I only feel the life. Tonight, I raise my arms and know… Eternity is here. – RG
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Adjusted Attitude
It was a conversation in the middle of the night…mostly one-sided. For some reason, I dredged up something awful that had happened to Mom a few years ago. She was ripped off – stolen from, in fact. As I tossed and turned, I played it over and over in my head. I started to become angry. Then, I began to pray. It wasn’t an immediate breakthrough. It took a while. Me, listing the litany of “wrongs”, questioning “why”. After a time, I began to ask God to change my perception. I asked for my thoughts to center on Him, His goodness, beauty and perfection. I asked, “Please help me God…
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Down to a Science
Dallas has been – oh, so good to me! I’m so blessed and grateful for friends, memories and almost 4 years here. In just a little over a week, my peaceful, beautiful apartment will be upside-down with moving boxes. I’m trying to ignore it. I enjoy the aesthetic beauty of my surroundings. No doubt about it. In a few, short days, Sammy and I will be on the road again. Look out, Willie Nelson, we will be joining you! 🙂 The transition to the new job seems to be going smoothly. Of course it’s only been a week. There is a lot to learn. I love to contribute! Yesterday was…
