The Wedding

The Royal Wedding was a big event in London. All the people, all the fashion, all the crazy hats!! The gorgeous bride, the lacy dress, the handsome Prince. I was not one of the people that got up to watch The Wedding, but I did see clips and pictures the next day.
I enjoy weddings, we've had three of them in our household. Our first son had a beautiful wedding at the top of a hill, overlooking the lake. His bride was beautiful, excited, and energized. It was the perfect day in June, not too hot, not too cold, and no rain! It was a wonderful celebration. As parents, we were thrilled and happy for them.
Our second son, was also married outside. He and his bride decorated our yard with round tables and chairs, they hung lights from the trees, and wrapped the deck in netting and flowers. It looked magical. They had a very large wedding party, and everyone, except the bride, danced down the aisle. Our son, burst through the door, danced down the aisle, eager to meet his princess bride. It was a party all the way. It was a great day!
Our third son, married the love of his life in private. They whisked away, said their vows, and began life together. It was in the Fall, and they began life together full of expectations, hopes, and dreams.
In just a few short years, we gained three daughters!
Weddings...I am looking forward to the wedding feast with Jesus. I am His Bride, eager, energized, expectant. I am waiting for His coming too, His dance with me. I am clothed in His light, protected from my enemy, because my bride groom has made plans for me that are good.
We, the church, await the day of feast. Together, we can dance IN His presence and know who He is, and who we are. He has transported each one of us, transported me, into His heavenly realm, right now. Clothed in His righteousness, His robe of Splendor.
Hooray for the weddings! Yippee for the Celebrations! Glory to the Bride Groom!
Say That Again, Lord Jesus, take my hand today, and lead me in Your dance of celebration!

Until next time....

The Refrigerator

We have another snowy, rainy, cold day here. So, I have spent the day inside my house, cleaning the refrigerator. Now, I will admit, the refrigerator has been very neglected, and it has not been on the top of my priority list. It was obvious. I took out all the shelves and washed them in hot, soapy water. I scrubbed the inside until it looked brand new. I threw away the food that had a few extra green toppings! It took me a couple of hours to clean it all up, and stack the dishes in the dishwasher.
Now that it is done, it's very nice. There's not as much food in there as earlier today, but at least everything in there is edible!
I want Jesus to continually take me and clean me. I want Him to show me a better way, everyday. I want to shine before Him and for Him. This is a lifetime process. I will continue to ask Him to show me the areas that need cleaning, and I will keep the door open to Him so He can do the needed work. I will allow Him to take any areas that are spoiled and change me. It is good, because He is God.
Say That Again, Jesus. Clean, new, shining and alive before You. Tell me what to do every step of the way!

Until next time....

The Psalm

This morning, as I was announcing my woes to God, He plainly stated that it was time for me to read Psalms 100. It's a little chapter that is packed with a lot of goodness. I like it. And, it set my day right up there with the patches of sun we've been getting. I need sun, I need safety, I need truth, I need, need, need!!
God was quick to point out that I have, have, have!!
Okay, Jesus, I will praise You on this day, and I will thank You for meeting my needs, and giving me all the blessings that I do have. You are an awesome God!
Psalms 100 says it all:
"Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth.
Serve the Lord with gladness;
Come before Him with joyful singing.
Know that the Lord Himself is God;
It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves;
We are HIS people and the sheep of His pasture.
Enter His gates with thanksgiving
 And His courts with praise.
Give thanks to Him, bless His name.
For the Lord is good;
His lovingkindness is everlasting
And His faithfulness to all generations."
Ah, that is beautiful, just like my Lord is beautiful, steadfast, and true.
Say That Again to me everyday, Lord Jesus, and I will praise Your Holy Name!

The Extended

Earlier today when I talked with my brother, I felt so sad that he is struggling. It was sad to me that there is disagreement in his household, and our family. I love him, I want his life to be okay. He has always been such a great brother to me and I grew up admiring him. I still do. I love him.
I don't like the conflict. Conflict with me and him. Conflict with my extended family. It's actually not even conflict, it's secrets amongst them. It's wrong doing amongst them. It's disagreement. It makes me want to go the other way. The way of openness, trust, and right doing.
So, I'm blogging again, because it's been on my mind so much. He is on my mind. And, I need Jesus to lead me in the direction that is best for relationship, love, trust, and unity. I think I'd rather go the other way, right now, but that wouldn't be good either.
Jesus, You are the only one that knows how to deal with this stuff. You know how to deal with stress, with secrets, with disagreement. Show me too. Bring the extended into Your arms, Your loving arms.
Say That Again, Jesus, Your arms are open, ready, willing, and there to hold me, and all those I love.

The Wisdom

We have a family meeting coming up tonight, I've been praying for God's wisdom for my husband and for me too. I've been praying for His voice, His eyes, His ears, His way. I read this morning in my devotional a great line: "wisdom is not what you know about the world, but how well you know God." I like that, and each day I seek to know God more.  To be in His presence, and to walk His steps.
As I was praying this morning, God directed me to 1 Peter 2.  This chapter is packed with wisdom.  One of the best is "whoever trusts in this stone as a foundation will never have a cause to regret it." NEVER! And, here's another good one. "Don't indulge your ego at the expense of your soul." And, "this is the kind of life you've been invited into, the kind of life Christ lived."
Christ lived a life totally dependent on His Father. He was very wise! Christ walked in the footsteps of the Father, and it led Him to tax collectors, prostitutes, adulterers, thiefs, liers, and hurting wounded hearts. This is the kind of life Christ lived, he talked to what many considered the "riff-raff" He loved them all!
I am chosen to do the same! Chosen for a the high calling of a priestly work, chosen to be a holy people, chosen to speak out for Him and tell others about the night and day difference HE has made in my life-from nothing to something, from rejected to accepted. I am chosen to love others and be loved.
This is wisdom!
Jesus, speak into my heart today and Say That Again. Wisdom is how well I know Your heart!

The Stinky Dog

My dog ate lots of Easter leftovers. Today, my dog has lots of stinky farts. My car does not smell good.
I still love her, she's the best dog ever!
Yup, God loves me too, even on my stinky days :-)

The Easter Celebration

God gave us a beautiful sunny day. We celebrated with a Feast, new neighbors, and great friends. I'm praising His name right now, for He is Risen!









Thank you Jesus for being my King!
Say That Again, Jesus! You are King and You have Risen!