BLESSINGS!

Blessings from friends quoting others. a great way to start the day.

I have cast myself into the hands of Almighty God who reigns everywhere!

(St. Patrick of Ireland)

Blessings of celebration from the mountain folks who not only find joy ...

but celebrate with dance---clogging with some Irish type steps.

Blessings.....May the Lord bless you and keep you!

The best part of waking up is.....

1/10/13 .....! We all know the rest of that jingle---at least Folgers hopes we do. But for me, today the best part of waking up was Bewley's in my cuppa. I love black tea, especially Assam or Darjeeling. Bewley's Irish Breakfast Tea is a combo of the two. Plus, though I usually limit my caffeine intake, I knew the day ahead would require a little. Besides, recent "research" seems to show that caffeine increases memory---that's needed so that I don't forget that "The Lord has said that he would dwell in a dark cloud;"...(2 Chronicles 6:1)  Caffeine is also effective for easing depression and increasing stamina. Today's schedule warranted it.

Sometimes life can throw a few curve balls not only to one's self but also to those dear to one's heart. 

With cuppa of caffeine in one hand, the verse reminding me that the "LORD is even in the dark cloud" in my head, and Jesus Today in my traveling book bag I headed out to "face" my day. 

But God.....reminded me through entry 10 (Jesus Today, p. 23) to affirm my trust in Him as I wait hopefully......watching and seeing what He will do.

The best part of the day was Him "waking me up" to His Presence in the shadowy darkness.

"SIP & SEE"

2/27/10 A “Sip & See” is such a lovely Southern tradition. It gives folks a way to see baby #2 or #3 and delight in his/her arrival. Over a cup of tea or punch, friends and relatives come together to mingle and coo and goo over the family’s recent bundle of joy. It’s a time of celebration for all that a baby represents---from chubby toes and fingers, smacking lips, and sweet smells, (mostly), to purity, innocence and hope. It’s all about the baby. He or she is the focus of the event. Today was Watson’s “sip & see” and I was disappointed to have to miss it.

I thought about it this morning as I sipped my “cuppa” and prayed for this youngster, just over a month old. I was having my own sip and see---a cup of Bewley’s Irish Breakfst Tea in one hand and my prayer journal in the other.
A "spiritual sip and see" is a great way to begin my day. I delight in it---a robust cup of tea, one with a bold smooth flavor. A “cuppa” that’s a real eye-opener to get me focused---so that I have eyes to see the One who is not only pure and innocent but also the hope for eternal life. I’m disappointed if I can't attend.