At least one thought?

The days have gone by almost unheeded and my thoughts have been less than idealic. I will try to get myself together and blog at least 3 times a week....that is 1/2 of my original goal. The more I try to be disciplined the harder it seems to fulfill the everyday basics. A few years ago it would have been unheard of to consider blogging a daily basic. My thoughts on the subject are rather simple...it seems an easy way to record my life and mental journeys and a convenient way for those I know to at least have some idea of what is going on in this Nona'a head. We celebrated my youngest daughter's birthday this week and I was reminded of what a joy she is. She has brought laughter and pure joy to our hearts in the most difficult seasons of our lives. Her honest and pure heart are a reminder of the delight God must find in his creation when they openly embrace HIM! Popa got some trigger point injections this week and will have an epidural injection or two next week. We are going to Portland tomorrow to see daughter #1 & #2, hopefully finish tiling daughter #2 downstairs shower...pray for me that it turns out well. We will also be transporting some cabinets that son-in-law painted out of the goodness of his heart. Being a family is wonderful and demanding all at once. May Jesus bless you as you traverse life this next few days...my thoughts and prayers are with you all. Obviously, if you have read this blog...you can tell how scattered my thoughts are...oh well...I am not going to change anything now. Blessings!

Too Busy for Thoughts!

Life seems so hectic sometimes it is hard to stop long enough to collect my thoughts. I am always extememly grateful that God is not too busy to consider who I am and what I am in need of. Two sweet little boys spent the day with me and Popa yesterday. We bought a movie in the cheap bin at Wally World and it was a little scary for the boys but they braved it. My friend from Grants Pass came and we visited another friend who has had some real health challenges this year...it was a good visit and we prayed together. Then there was a baby shower this morning and guests for dinner. I finally got the hot tub cleaned and filled with fresh water. I clipped my rose bushes, pulled a few weeds, and swept the front porch. I read 27 email messages and sorted the mail. Yeah, a birthday check from my momma. Hmmmmm! I might even spend it on myself. God is good, the devil is bad, and life is all about the choices we make. In all the busyness I delight in knowing God is in control. I am looking forward to a day of celebrating JESUS tomorrow. May you all be blessed by knowing Christ. Forever HIS servant...ME!

Happy Valentine's Day!

A day for love and romance. Amazingly, that is God design for every day. HE wants to love us and romance us with HIS grace and mercy every day of our lives. I picked up a book last week-end from my middle daughter entitled Sacred Marriage with a subtitle of What if marriage was intended to make us holy rather than happy? God commands us Be Holy, even as I am Holy! Easy to say, hard to live out! The truth is not easily woven into the fabic of our beings. Repeating the lesson that drives truth home is often necessary. I always intend to be a quick learner, it is just that my intentions don't always pan out. I probably should give some thought to mailing my siblings birthday cards sometime today...afterall my brother shares his birthday with me and my sister's birthday is in three days. I am not very good at card sending...I think every year I'll get better at it. So far, that has not been the case....well, maybe next yeart. I might be too familiar with grace. May you all know the love of Christ today...may you have a fresh revelation of how much you are loved and treasured by the sweetheart of heaven.

Taking responsibility for my own thoughts!

Last night was a night of repetitious dreams. I awoke several times and my thoughts seemed to run rampant in regards to the dreams I had. Suddenly I realized that I needed to stop the rabbit trail in my brain and go back to sleep. It was that simple to control my thoughts. Side note: I have not figured out how to control the dreams. We can choose to think on good things, things that are honoring to God, and things that will provoke positive change in each one of us. I had lunch today with a very dear friend, who will always be my friend, who will love me no matter what. Those friends are hard to come by...it is always a joy to be with her, to be loved by her and to know our relationship is secure. Seems trivial to point out...but the Bible says Jesus is that kind of friend. HE is closer than a brother, his company is always a delight and uplifting, HE loves me with an unending love, and I am secure in the knowledge that HE will never leave me or forsake me. Tomorrow is Valentine's Day and also my birthday. I am grateful that God has blessed me with such a awesome family. I have a really amazing husband who loves me lots, 3 daughters who make my heart soar, and 5 of the most delightful grandchildren on the planet. (I should also mention the 3 Godly son-in-laws who complete our family.) Boys, you are such a blessing, my heart is at peace knowing you love my girls. I need nothing and want only to make my life count for eternity. Take heart as you celebrate "love" tomorrow...the best way to get love is to give it.

My first thought was to correct yesterdays typos.

I wonder if God has the same thoughts about us. Does HE look down on HIS creation and think, I wonder if today they will let me come into their lives and put right all that has been wrong? It maybe something as little as a typo, but it is important to God that we be made into HIS likeness in every detail of our lives. I was challenged yesterday by some very astute young people, challenged to make sure my theology lines up with the word of God. So, often we are simply satisfied with the idea that our theology lines up with our interpretation of scripture. Truth sets us free.....I am after truth in the inner woman! God is committed to each of us...no matter how old we get, HE wants to bring revelation on a daily basis. I encourage you to make your thoughts center on the ONE TRUE and LIVING GOD! My youngest child is experiencing the latest flu bug and I am praying for a fast recovery. I hate it when my children or grandchildren are sick. God hates it when we are not operating at the optimum level HE designed for us. Engage in change for the better, follow after God will all your heart. HE loves you!

What Thoughts!

I am too tired to manage my own thoughts! This has been a very full week. I quess so...I haven't blogged for several days. I spent a few days in Portland with my middle daughter who had some medical test done on Wednesday. We had some really quality time with very few thoughts as she tried to sleep off the effects of anesthesia. I watched a really good movie while she slept on my shoulder. The next day was full of thoughts as she went off to a conference and I stayed at her house to try to tile her downstairs bathroom shower...my current thought is I will finish that task maybe next week. Much to do when you buy a house that is clearly defined in everyone's thoughts as a "fixer upper". God purchased all of mankind as "fixer uppers" we all need HIS loving care and continual molding to make us what we should be. The good news is HE is not constrained by lack of funds or energy. Off to bed I go because I am so aware of this one thought...I need sleep. Tomorrow will have new thoughts, I'm sure!

Too many random thoughts.

I was a bit overwhelmed today with too many random thougths. The day was challenging, my thoughts were so varied I had trouble discerning their origin. Funny how these things work...I am teaching tomorrow night on "Taking your thoughts captive". I found myself overcome with a sense of grief. At the end of the day I can only say...it is so important to trust God with every detail of our lives. God's strength becomes the sustaining force in my life as I throw myself on HIS mercy. Popa has had a very difficult and trying day...my thoughts have run once again to....is this the darkest before the dawn or is God up to something else? I pray I allow myself to be prepared for whatever HIS plan is. HE is faithful and trustworthy. I am in the care of a faithful Heavenly Father. One of my girlfriends added some of her strength to me in the early morning...what a delight to have good friends. Actually, I consider my girlfriends family...but we all love the term "girlfriend" now that we are actually old enough and wise enough to really be friends. I warned you in the title of this blurp that today was a day of too many random thoughts. May Jesus be your all in all

Random Thoughts!

Tomorrow holds lots of unknowns. Still to be decided is, whether the three grandchildren who live out of town will be visiting for the week-end. What will my hair look like in the morning compared to in the afternoon? Only my hair-dresser knows for sure. How many people will show up for the class Popa and I are teaching tomorrow night? So many questions around which to wrap my thoughts. I think I will spend my energy in a sure way...I will think on whatsoever things are lovely, pure, and of good report. God's ways are always the best ways. I encourage you to think on your maker as you find yourself traversing through the day!

God thoughts!

I love it when God is able to super-impose HIS thoughts into my heart. Super-impose means HIS thoughts cover mine, outsize mine, and are definitely more important than mine. Wow! It only took me fifty-five years to get that thought. I have realized some wonderful thoughts and plans God has for me this week. God is able to do exceedingly abundantly more than I can ask or think! He is performing HIS mighty deeds befoe my very eyes. Oh Happy Day! Popa and I and our friend, Linda, were able to spend three days with our children in Sun River, what a delight. They are truly servants of the most high God. I am blessed that my daughter married Linda's son. That means my daughter not only loves her mother-in-law but I do too. God is faithful in joining our hearts together and we are seeing HIM put something together in the spirit realm that will provide a blessing for our offspring for years to come. I want to encourage each of you to love God; to serve God and HIS people and you will not be disappointed. There is no greater cause to give your life for than the cause of the Kingdom of God!