NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER!

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAY............................

So grateful for this day designated by US Congress when our country observes  a time for our people to turn to God in prayer and meditation. Memorable times for me have been in the pews at FEC, around the flag pole with students at Houston High School and at a cathedral in Albuquerque, NM with Okie Dokie and CharChar.

"Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit." (Romans 15:13 NASB)

Above fave verse for focus on this National Day of Prayer!

ROAD TO NOWHERE!

The road to nowhere is a road no one needs to be on in his/her spiritual life. How do i know!? The Bible tells me so! It is not just a physical journey but a spiritual one as well! A faith path.  

It's a journey with a heavenly destination yet often includes struggles, and hardships along the way which we must embrace with the joyous ones. God's word gives us the wisdom to navigate all of life.

His word gives the "light" needed.

It might be a bit rocky at times....but Christ is the solid rock on which stand.

There is a "road to nowhere" in Bryson City not far from our home.  Somehow I only looked in as I didn't like the darkness even though we had a flashlight. The floor was muddy thus too slippery for a gal with a cane!

One must be cautious to choose the right roads in life!

As Jesus Calling reminds us on this National Day of Prayer, we are on the path of God's choosing. Every moment walking with Him leaves no time for worry as His Spirit directs our steps to walk along the path of peace. (Luke 1:79)

TABLESCAPE OF PRAYER!

Some days can be harder than others and I have to go back to bed right after my morning cuppa! This morning was one of those days. I returned to bed for a 4 hour snooze. (...a bit longer than Gilligan's 3 hour tour)

I might still be a sleep if hubby had not awakened me at 11:15 am to check my pulse. When I went into the kitchen I saw a very welcoming sight......much like spiritual sky-writing.

I sat at the small table by our eastern window and was greeted by a large greeting straight from heaven.

I didn't even need to leave the table to go to my prayer chair. I sat right there with a glass of my iced tea, Bible and  my prayer journal......warmed by sunshine from heaven.....in His very Presence!

A great reminder of National Day of Prayer coming tomorrow, 5/1/2025.  

I can begin early!

A perfect  tablescape for National Day of Prayer prep!

 28,490 days old according to hhis NY family!

Oh what a day!

FRIDAY FOCUS!

How does one keep his/her "balance" in life, both spiritual and physical?

Steps that are steady and sure are needed in the whirlwind of today's culture!

What is one to do?

Jesus has the answer.....He is the Answer!

 fix your eyes on me (Hebrews  2:12)

Enough said!

REWARDING RAMBLE IN THE WOODS

Rambling can be good when one is trying to refocus!

Not rambling in speech but in a quiet time. Today hubby did the directing to the place and then allowed me to traipse among the woods. Soothing came as flowers appeared and he helped me to change position in order to get close-up views.

A trillium evoked memories of my childhood wild flower garden and took my mind off unnecessary worries. 

Springtime with its abundance of flowers. White. 

Foamflower

Vibrant colors.

Hooked buttercups

Dwarf Crested Iris

Red Columbines were also in my childhood garden.

Hubby took the pix and when we returned home I could use his iphone which gave horticultural info and lengthened my on-going quiet time!

PRAYER PREP!

Prayer prep is always important---not only with preparation but with the incluslon of prepositions! Though there are 150 connector words known as prepositions. Short words. Longer words. Multiple words or a short phrase. These words when grouped with a noun or pronoun can show direction.  

Pray is today's verb. "It" is the pronoun.

On. Over. Through. Propositions connecting pray and it. 

On ---can express location of in contact with

Over---at a higher level or layer

Through---a process from start to finish

"It" can be the Bible. God's Word. On a word from a verse. 

"It" can be the same word or verse. Pray over again and again using different versions each time to add to deeper understanding.

"It" can be through an entirety of a book of the Bible, a chapter, or verses from start to finish to gain context of true meaning

GO for "it!"......using any prepositions necessary to aid your prayer life!

WHITE EVERYWHERE!

Is white even on a color wheel? 

If you are interested in white, black, or variety of hues, it is!

Think Sherwin Williams! Paint mixtures can be softened with white.

Think Scripture. In the Bible white is often associated with purity and righteousness. White can also represent spiritual cleansing or God's glory.

Think Jesus! It's His righteousness that gives us righteousness  through His blood. Without that we have no purity!

All of these white pondering have kept me on a white search. Even my kids  share "white" with me this Easter Holy Week. From New York my son sent the Cherry tree pic with its white scattered petals. He recommended it to keep my mind's focus on a fun search, NOT worry!

Son from Texas, shared blooming of great, great grandfather's heritage snowball bush from His childhood home in Hampton Station, KY. A propagation to Clarksville, TN to Hopkinsville, KY, to Memphis, TN and on to Allen.Beautiful after years of waiting. 

Daughter from North Carolina saw the Dogwood on Main Street by the church where we joined her for the Easter Sun Rise Service. 

She even took it a step further teasing me at the bakery that on any of my selections, "add extra white icing" or just serve me icing.

They all know me well!

HAPPY EASTER, KIDDOS!

WAY OF PEACE!

I "know" God is with me. So..........why do unexpected circumstances throw me off course? I "know" the answer. I respond to the wrong stimuli! 

Sight and sound. Those loud thoughts of mine that bombard my mind as I try to live "without fear!" The last two hours of talking with medical folks on the phone and seeking info from recordings & portals......not people, have me desiring to have the "sky-writing" type affirmation from the LORD!

ALERT to self! Today is "Thankful Thursday"!

Though I might have struggle living without fear, a sign on cancer center windowsill, reminded  me to live with "faith over fear!"

A mere 2 days ago, I had "wall writing" at a doc appointment. A great summation of truth!" 

There is always, always, always Something to be Thankful for.

It might not be skywriting & it might end in a preposition....but it's a clear declaration of His way of peace. 

Trust in Him paired with gratitude for His steadfast love, is God's will for us in Christ Jesus! (1Thessalonians 5:18)

PATHS OF PURPLE!

Neighborhood Walk---from porch pansies to wild flowers and iris at every turn. 

Purple in yards............ 

along roadsides...........

along....park path, wild geranium growing in roots of a fallen tree 

and even in a crack in the asphalt.

Purple everywhere. I was blessed looking for it!

Purple, a royal color reminding me of the true King!

Purple to soothe my soul. I have heard the color purple is seen as "part and parcel" of Lent. Purple certainly nourishes my paths this time of year from the One who created Heaven and Earth! (Psalm 121:2)