Sprinkled Blessings.

Oh how valuable it is to be blessed with friends. People move in and out of our lives and God orchestrates it all by placing new friends in our path, just when we need them.

I met a new friend last year who has become such a wonderful part of my life.

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Time.

Life is swift. As we age into our adult years, time seems to pass by like a speeding train.

It appears one minute we’re in the prime of our life and we wake up one day and we’re a half century old.

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Building confidence.

Have you ever watched a child whose upbringing has been supported and loved, face a challenge? Their past experiences have prepared them that they can do anything if they put their mind to it.

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Relentless.

There will be some who dismiss you; reject you or even abandon you.

Broken promises and neglected commitments will make you weary, but there is a God who is watching and waiting to pick up the pieces and heal your heart.

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Rear view mirror.

Ever notice how much bigger the front windshield of a car is in comparison to the rear window? It’s much more important to be able to see what’s ahead than what’s behind us.

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Justice.

Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is looking. Dishonesty is the opposite. But, justice rules in the end.

No one likes to think of God as an angry, mean God, but history shows that justice will eventually come to all.

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Power

Being the victim of a power outage can be humbling. One minute you have lights and heat, and then quiet, stillness.

As a Christian we have the power of the Holy Spirit. It’s always available.

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Permission to be happy

In times of distress, heartache or tragedy, we often find ourselves burdened with worry and doubt. If we’re not careful, we can become angry or even sink into depression.

God didn’t promise us a worry-free life.

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Encouragement

As a mom I’ve always tried to reassure my kids that they could do anything. Encouragement boosts confidence and gives hope to move forward.

As a Christian, I seek inspiration from God.

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The Bible.

It’s all there. Our history, our present day and our future. The Bible is our road map of life.

God’s Word is my foundation. I’m not sure how to live in this world without it.

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Hope

Hope is scarce in our world lately. Many are giving up on ever having a normal life again.

We were never meant to live here on this earth forever.

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Seasons

Depending on where you live, there are constant changes in temperature and weather patterns.

Most climates have 4 seasons and we learn to adjust to these changes each year.

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Decisions.

We make decisions every day. Some small, some big. We decide what to wear, what to eat, etc. The bigger decisions often take time. They should be weighed and well thought out.

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God's curriculum.

Not one of us is alike 100%. Even twins have a distinct difference. This is just like God’s plan for each of us.

He may be blessing me with time and friends, while He’s blessing others with knowledge and wealth.

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Faith

There have been seasons in my life when time seems to stand still. Anxious to see a situation turn around, yet all seems quiet from God.

Yet, I press on. I trust Him in everything. Things may not come in my timing and that’s ok.

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