Mindful

Sometimes my mind snaps shut.

I assume I already understand.

Sometimes my mind clicks open.

More information can act as a key.

Sometimes my mind remains alert.

Watchfulness can be critical.

Sometimes I listen to my heart.

I love those moments.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

Today we gather and give thanks to God

for who He is

and

for how He blesses our lives.

PRAISE THE LORD!

Deeper

I’m Thankful for the overwhelming sense of peace and contentment

that saturates this season of our lives.

This time of flux is so relaxing that it continues to amaze and thrill me.

My mind tells me that I should be freaked out.

Oh well, my heart and my spirit chooses to rejoice.

The LORD has gotten me to a place of deeper trust.

He is drawing me closer and revealing more of my heart.

He remains faithful.  I’m learning to be more consistent.

FINE WINE

Fine Wine

Thank you, LORD,

for the wine

of your Spirit. 

Warmth spreads

and envelopes

every fiber,

relaxing

and freeing

believers. 

Your peace

indwells

the surrendered

heart.

                Julie Lynn

Positive Reinforcement

There have been times when I’ve lost focus

and wandered a little off course.

I thank God for getting my attention and bringing me back

to trusting Him and following His lead.

There have been times when I’ve been fearful

and I watched my feet take tentative steps.

I thank God for getting my attention and bringing me back

to trusting Him and following His lead.

There have been times when I’ve remained loyal

and reaped the joy of abundant blessings.

I thank God for His attention and bringing me closer

to trusting Him and following His lead more faithfully.

Yellow-bellied Sapsucker

A pair of Yellow-bellied Sapsuckers visited my favorite tree.

I love their name.  Just saying it makes me smile.

They are truly beautiful.  Seeing them was a blessing.

I know they will be seasonal friends. 

I hope to see a lot of them while they are here.

I can relate to wanting to be

where the sap still flows freely during the colder months.