CAKE FOR BREAKFAST

Yesterday's Wal-Mart return of a purchase ended up taking a side-trip back home via a restaurant where Hubby had eaten and didn't want me to miss out. 

We stopped at.....

Entering the restaurant signs every where pleased my spiritual, physical and emotional appetite.

The message on the back of a patron's T-shirt sitting on one of the stools had me smiling all the way to my soul.

Jesus is precious!

He is to me as well!

The Wednesday Special was Spaghetti, a fave for me & was delish and the small portion was equal to a BIG take-home for me! Plus, Hubby's fave country-fried steak with 2 choice sides (fried okra & mac-n-cheese) are always on the menu.

Behind the counter, the stools faced a statement of FAITH!

Faith Putting our faith in God and one another, so our guests are comfortable putting their faith in us Honesty Our word is as good as our food Service Caring for our guests with a smile and our community with compassion Quality Making every decision that is best for our guests and our team Dependability Standing for what we believe and serve everyday Serious Fun We take our work seriously but ourselves not too seriously

Beside the register was a sign that gave me permission for a future treat.  

Therefore, when we turned off at I-74 W Exit 102 Hubby stopped @ Publix to "claim" his "late" birthday treat thanks to Johnny. 

A "free" Chocolate Overload Bar Cake with Nuts--YUM! 

OOPS---No cake for me....Wednesday is NOT a chocolate day!

But----the sign at 209 Haywood Cafe reminded me that today was a "Chocolate Day" so I could Eat Cake for Breakfast regardless of the flavor! 

But grateful to have that flavor available for my Thursday breakfast!

WEDNESDAY WORD!

Wednesday is often a betwixt day on the calendar for me. Friend Renee's morning text referred to it as "Hump Day" which for those still employed  gives hope that the work week is getting closer to the end. 

Today's Word A Day,  a gift from "my Molly" was convicting to me.

Too often, according to her, I say,"I am no longer who I once was!" Instead of enjoying my moments, I keep thinking of all I can no longer do. Think betwixt and between young and old or well and infirmed. Think two different states of being or realities.

Hoping to focus more on my God-given moments today, I opened my Bible.

Stop dwelling on past events and brooding on over times and brooding over times gone by; (Isaiah 43:18, (CJB)

His word has me no longer betwixt but basking in today's God-given moments but to look for new things springing up from His hand.

 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.( Psalm 32:8)

Think embracing the spiritual anchors God has planned for me as a way to help others.

TUESDAY TRUTH!

Few Words but the truth keeps jumping out at me!

Every needed preposition is present!

Abide in Jesus.

Be changed by Jesus.

Embody the ways of Jesus......

For the Glory of God and the Good of Others!

THE LORD IS____________

The LORD is _______________________________________.

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Fill in the blanks of all the LORD is to you after reading and meditating on these verses.*

The LORD is my strength and my song; (Psalm 118:14)

The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; (Psalm 16:5)

The LORD is my strength and my shield; (Psalm 28:7)

The LORD is near to all who call on Him, (Psalm 145:18)

Take those descriptors to heart as a part of your Monday musings. 

Later come up with you own "The LORD is" verses that speak to you and share with me or someone else.

THURSDAY THERAPY!

Be anxious for nothing.....

There's an RX for that!

Praise the Lord--

Trust RX refills are free for life.

SISTERS IN CHRIST!

Opening one's mail can incredibly lift one's spirit. 

Not only an encouraging card but a perfect "gift" for an avid reader was included! A bookmark!

A bookmark filled with words that resonate for all female believers....

.....not sisters by birth but by heart!

Sisters in Christ are Sisters for Life. 

Amen, Sisters!

THRUST OF TRUST REMINDER!

THRUST OF TRUST has me leaning in to the Lord for needed strength.

PRAISE GOD who arms me with strength and keeps my way secure.

(2 Samuel 22:33, emphasis mine)

This card in the morning mail did just that for me. 

Think trust (hope in; wait on).

May I use the Lord's strength today for His glory and the good of others as the joy of the Lord is my strength! (Nehemiah 8:10)

MORNING MUSINGS!

Beginning the week with BIG truth in few words!

FOR THE GLORY OF GOD AND THE GOOD OF OTHERS

ABIDE IN JESUS.

BE CHANGED BY JESUS.

EMBODY THE WAYS OF JESUS.

ENOUGH SAID!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

A blog to have you mostly use your imagination.....because I only took 1 pic.

Celebrating Mother's Day was special for BB and me & our spouses! 

Her son and my daughter treated us and our "joint grandboys" to nearby Deep Creek for picnic with all the fixin's! Plus, chatting, laughing, campfire s'mores and BB's lemon blueberry poundcake to take home!!

A perfect way to honor their father and mother. (Exodus 20:12)

Before the munching started, I followed the younger grand who removed his crocks & sat right in the water of the COLD creek. Nor far from him were LOTS of tadpoles on an underwater rock in the creek. 

We talked about tadpoles turning into frogs. 

I was unable to scientifically answer his question with eggs, gills or tails to answer his question, "How do they know how to do that?" 

I answered truthfully, "God made them to know how to do that!"

As we packed up to leave, a large pileated woodpecker joined our gathering. (photo by PopPop) 

A "Happy" time was had by all the mothers and their kin!

RIGHT TURN!

"RIGHT TURN" could be a directional turn that is opposite of left turn. 

In the journey of life it could be the correct turn that will have one going spiritually in the right direction.

Often times it helps when believers walk together!

Critical support in times of struggle.

Brethren, be followers together of me, (Philippians 3:17a)

Think, trust Jesus and walk with others who have the same mindset.