Trading my ashes for beauty….that He might be glorified. Isaiah 61:3
Who am I? A wife for almost 40 years. A mom for over 36 years. A sister and a friend, of course. Each of these help describe me. But, even more, I have been a Christian since accepting Him as my Savior when I was 12 years old and, this truth defines each area of my life. I have enjoyed some mountain top experiences but have been through some very deep valleys as well. Valleys of incredible grief and even pits of depression. However, most of my days are ordinary, routine kind of days. But in every one of my days, God has been faithful. He has walked with me whatever the day. He strengthens, comforts, encourages and blesses me with life "most abundant."
A favorite life verse: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10
Why do I write? Though not quite as private as my dad, I am definitely my father's daughter. I find it difficult to share. And to let others in. But I do love to write. I love to put words into sentences and sentences in paragraphs that help express my thoughts. I hope my words help me share my heart. Share the life that God has given me and all that He has done for me and through me. I write with the hope of giving Him at least a bit of the glory He is due.
A verse to guide my writing: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. I Peter 1:7
Good Monday Morning 11.14.22
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By jennifer
Happy Monday morning! Here’s to a new week…and a fresh start. Goodness, I was on the struggle bus yesterday but I love how Mondays offer us a clean slate and that fresh start feeling. There is much to be grateful for this morning – even amid some challenges that I know lie ahead. We sang an old (as in from the 1800s) hymn at church last night. It was just the reminder I needed heading into this week. Simply thought I would share it this morning along with a couple of quotes that I read last week during my devotional time. For whoever might need them this week, I hope they are encouraging.
From We Have an Anchor
Will your anchor hold in the storms of life,
When the clouds unfold their wings of strife?
When the strong tides lift and the cables strain,
Will your anchor drift, or firm remain?
We have an anchor that keeps the soul
Steadfast and sure while the billows roll,
Fastened to the Rock which cannot move,
Grounded firm and deep in the Savior’s love.
So thankful for “the Rock” that cannot move and keeps me anchored!! Strong winds, threatening waves, and full-on storms are part of life and to be expected…but I know I am secure “in the Savior’s love.” When I forget that truth, anxiety and worry spiral quickly.
“When we choose thankful prayer over….anxiety and worry, we are demonstrating an unwavering trust in God.”– Priscilla Shirer
Thankfulness stops that cycle, or spiral, of worry and anxious thoughts. I know this, but soon I forget it.
“The thankful heart sees the best part of every situation. It sees problems and weaknesses as opportunities, struggles as refining tools, and sinners as saints in progress.” Francis Frangipane
I am, for sure and for certain, “in progress.”:) And I am daily working on my thankful heart!! I hope you will visit again later this week – on Wednesday and Friday. Until then, have a blessed week!
So good and important to keep in mind. My intellect recognizes these truths- other parts of me need for this to sink in!! Have a great Monday, friend!
Thanks, Maria. Hope you are having a great week as well!
Hi Jennifer~ I agree, life will always give you storms, you just need to learn to meet them straight on and lean on the One who knows all, and will help you get through them. I love the words to the song. I’m going to look up the music, it’s beautiful! The quotes are perfect and something I needed to hear today – thank you! Hugs, Barb
Hmm- is that hymn a new one for you? It is as old as I am!!:) Hope your week is going well!
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So good and important to keep in mind. My intellect recognizes these truths- other parts of me need for this to sink in!! Have a great Monday, friend!
Thanks, Maria. Hope you are having a great week as well!
Hi Jennifer~ I agree, life will always give you storms, you just need to learn to meet them straight on and lean on the One who knows all, and will help you get through them. I love the words to the song. I’m going to look up the music, it’s beautiful! The quotes are perfect and something I needed to hear today – thank you! Hugs, Barb
Hmm- is that hymn a new one for you? It is as old as I am!!:) Hope your week is going well!