While we are experiencing some of the highest temperatures ever in Middle Tennessee(100-110 degrees,)it gives us a new meaning of words like drought, precipitation, and dryness that I usually associated with Haiti.
We're reminded of our dependence upon God who brings the wind and the rains and causes the seeds to grow and bring forth fruit.I can vividly recall the freshness of a spring shower that washes away the dust and brings a distinct freshness that lingers
Looking at the arid brown of our lawn and crops which aren't producing well makes me realize how much we need moisture from a sufficient rainfall to change that picture.Even my perennials are not abundant and bright because of the need for gentle showers.
An old hymn of the church, "Showers Of Blessings"renews the prayer of my heart.Lord, while we need rain, help me to see my need of Your blessings to refresh me and saturate my spirit. May others sense that I have been with You sipping the Water of Life that quickens my spirit and sweetens my life. And as I sit at your feet, may it show in my attitudes and words that come from my mouth and pen.Let it be a shower that makes a difference.
Friday, June 29, 2012
Monday, June 4, 2012
Nuggets That Linger
Nuggets That Linger
Full of good intentions as I left the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, inwardly, I was blessed. Such a well-planned conference with the elite of published writers, I was excited. to use all that I had learned and been taught. Blessed with traveleing mercies for nearly six hours and the joy of meeting new friends filled my mind. Home, here I come.
However, a lingering illness in a loved one was important enough that the call from Hospice meant that I need to change suitcases and leave again in the morning another direction.My loved ones's needs were far more important.It isn't the first nor the last time that interruptions changed directions.
Not having access to a computer where I was headed caused me to give thought to digest and process what I learned. It helped to take away the sting of what I was facing.Maybe, this was important to how I would make application of the knowledge I gained.It actually came in bits and pieces, and thus I have written it that way.Some nuggets that were outstanding to me are below:
*' Ancient Words,' the lyrics which Michael W. Smith sings are fresh and never grow old.
*When we sing and pray and write, we write and worship.
*Keep a journal of God Moments.(Mine are included in the last 5 lines of my journal daily.)
*Be a voice of hope to someone today.
*Be sure you have a Quiet Time reserved each day for your day.
*If you've never failed, you've never lived.
"--------, what are you working on?" Be an encourager.
*See like Jesus saw.
*What you write about reveals who you are.
*Start leaving your legacy now.
*Don't put a period where God has put a comma.
*Don't be distracted by others.
*Be content with the way God has made you.
*Follow the One who can give you more than you can imagine.
*'Ancient Words, ever true
Changing me and changing you,
We have come with open hearts,
Oh, let the ancient words impart.'
Lord, thank you for the interruption.
Maybe this is the way you planned it for me.
Amen.
Full of good intentions as I left the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, inwardly, I was blessed. Such a well-planned conference with the elite of published writers, I was excited. to use all that I had learned and been taught. Blessed with traveleing mercies for nearly six hours and the joy of meeting new friends filled my mind. Home, here I come.
However, a lingering illness in a loved one was important enough that the call from Hospice meant that I need to change suitcases and leave again in the morning another direction.My loved ones's needs were far more important.It isn't the first nor the last time that interruptions changed directions.
Not having access to a computer where I was headed caused me to give thought to digest and process what I learned. It helped to take away the sting of what I was facing.Maybe, this was important to how I would make application of the knowledge I gained.It actually came in bits and pieces, and thus I have written it that way.Some nuggets that were outstanding to me are below:
*' Ancient Words,' the lyrics which Michael W. Smith sings are fresh and never grow old.
*When we sing and pray and write, we write and worship.
*Keep a journal of God Moments.(Mine are included in the last 5 lines of my journal daily.)
*Be a voice of hope to someone today.
*Be sure you have a Quiet Time reserved each day for your day.
*If you've never failed, you've never lived.
"--------, what are you working on?" Be an encourager.
*See like Jesus saw.
*What you write about reveals who you are.
*Start leaving your legacy now.
*Don't put a period where God has put a comma.
*Don't be distracted by others.
*Be content with the way God has made you.
*Follow the One who can give you more than you can imagine.
*'Ancient Words, ever true
Changing me and changing you,
We have come with open hearts,
Oh, let the ancient words impart.'
Lord, thank you for the interruption.
Maybe this is the way you planned it for me.
Amen.
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