Reminded!

Two years ago my sewing machine was in full throttle, humming along, making curtains and bedding for my, yet to be born, grandson, Kellan. The theme was cowboys and horses, which I thought appropriate, as we waited for our “little Buckeroo” to be born. The stitches pulled together the horseshoes and bucking broncos to form the red and blue “cowboy” curtains. I even searched high and low for a spur to hold them back when our precious baby was not sleeping. I was “spurred” on by a statement my daughter, who lives in NY, made, “I just want something made by your hands in his room to remind me of you”!

Have you looked around lately at the handy work of our Father? Like my daughter, are you reminded of Him because of what His hands have made? The season is changing from the hot summer to the crisps days of autumn and it is wonderful. The tiny corn plants, planted this spring, has grown to over 9 feet tall and turning brown as a sign that harvesting is right around the corner. Some trees are already dropping their leaves and the birds are gathering, ready to start their journey, south. Fall is in the air, as they say! Soon brilliant colors will adorn our trees and geese will decorate the brilliant blue sky with their V formation.

It's at this time that I feel close to God because of all He has created with His hands. I feel His presence as I take in the beauty of His creation. I am reminded that He is still God and I thank Him often for His spectacular array of beauty that I behold at this time of the year. I am so glad He thought to let us enjoy these things He made with His hands, to remind us of His Holy Brilliance!

As temperatures drop, officially ushering in this Autumn, I will be reminded of my God and know that He is always with me.

“You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being.” Rev 4:11See More

God Smiles

Everybody seems to like a smile. We thrill to a baby's first smile, we are uplifted by a stranger's smile and anticipate with joy the smiles that come with good news. Some days we yearn for just anyone who wants to share a smile!

It is said of some folks, that their smile lights up a room and still others, smile from their very soul. My son-in-law, John has such a smile! His smiles seem to come from the bottom of his feet and radiate throughout his very being. I love to see John smile and his giggles bless me even more. Nothing brings a smile to this loving dad's face, quicker than the sight of his two little girls.

Have you ever thought about God smiling? Can you picture the smile on the face of Jesus when we finally see Him face to face? The bible says we were made for God's pleasure! I cannot fathom the thought that we were created for HIS pleasure! Our Father in Heaven actually delights in us! Amazing isn't it?

The steps of the Godly are directed by the Lord, He delights in every detail of their lives. Psalm 37:23

He takes pleasure in those that honor Him; in those who trust in His constant love. Psalm147:11

May the Lord smile on you. Numbers 6:25

Smile on me, your servant; teach me the right way to live. Psalm 119:135

The Lord takes pleasure in his people. Psalm 149:4a

Like my son-in-law, John, nothing can bring a smile to Lord's face quicker than His children, you and I, who He loves! I just imagine that His Holy smile lights up all of heaven!

Dear Lord, smile on me, your servant and may I give you pleasure.