Spring flowers gradually fading
Into something new and unknown
Mysterious yet intriguing
Planted, nurtured not fully grown
“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11
Today’s gift
Droplets suspended Hiding what was up ahead Far down the road
Drops, dense delicate Obscuring an awareness Of what’s not to be known
So…
Don’t miss what’s at hand Find unexpected delight Enjoy today’s gifts
“Therefore, don’t worry about tomorrow…” Matthew 6:34
Sometimes life can leave one…
Dry
Dusty
Thirsty
Lonely
In disarray
Barren
Empty
A desert
Yet God provides…
A wellspring
Refreshing
Life-giving
Water
Living water
Sparkling
Light-of-the-World
Water
Just when it’s needed most.
An oasis
Walk as Children of Light
Usually These days Dark, cold, snow Accompany me on my morning walk
Not always
Usually These days There is something, someone I find of interest, delight on my morning walk
However
Always These days The dance of sun and earth Continues as I do my morning walk
And
These days I’m reminded the Sun Still rises while I do my morning walk
Today’s gift
From the trail…
“Morning by morning new mercies I see. “
Today’s gift
Here’s what I’ve been thinking about today…
As I walked around today, it has become more and more evident that winter has been pushed aside and spring is nudging its way forward. Spring greenery, flowers all around and welcome warmth provide the evidence. A welcome transition, indeed.
This morning brought another transition of sorts for me. It started with an invitation from my grandson to run an errand with him to the hardware store. He needed a part for something on his bike. “OK. Sounds good.”
So we piled in the van, him in the driver’s seat and me riding shotgun. At the store we found the part and he paid for it. At the gas station, he pumped and bought the gas and I sat and waited.
Not so long ago I would have been the driver, gas pumper and purchaser. Things have changed. My young grandson is moving from childhood into adulthood. A welcome transition, for sure.
Today was the funeral for my best high school friend. After a long illness the Lord took Tom to be with him and he is now with Jesus. His soul and Parkinson’s plagued body are made whole. Through it all, in his life and now in death, he belongs to his faithful Savior, Jesus.
For me, today has been a day to think about transitions. One season changing to the next. A grandson no longer a child but moving on into adulthood. A dear friend passing from a time of struggle and disease to eternal life. Blessings, indeed.
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But now, this is what the Lord says—… “Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass throught the waters, I will be with you…” Isaiah 43
The other day While I was away I walked alone
Until on the street
Me on one side Him on the other I met John
“Hi,” he said “Good morning,” I said. Together for just a moment
On we walked Alone and alone. But not really
The other day A different one While I was away I walked alone again
Until on the street
Me on one side Him on the other I met John
“Good morning,” I said. “Hi,” said John Together again, but this time More than a moment.
John wanted to talk.
We did We talked about this, that and the other Comfortable things, easy things
Except this Why John walks alone
In only a few words He told the simple sad truth A year ago, a profound loss A spouse, a walking partner gone
And again on we walked
Alone and alone
But not really
The other day I as walked alone I thought about John and me walking Accompanied by the risen Son It dawned on me... John and me, and you too
Never alone, never alone
Lots of stuff for which to be thankful…
Don’t you think?
(Fill in the blanks.) I’m thankful for ______ .
Today’s gift
*I was out weeding the flowers the other day. I took along my camera. Here are some ‘square inches’ of God’s creation that I found.
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Food (i)
We see leafy, green
We wonder what’s within
We have food for thought
Food (ii)
Carbon dioxide
Water, chlorophyll, sunlight
Photosynthesis
Food (iii)
Table of Plenty
Photosynthesis provides
Food for all
Take a Breath
Green, leafy gateway
C - Oh - two IN, Oh - two OUT
Needed breath of life
Water
Suspended, sparkling
Jewels dancing, delighting
Watering the earth
Today’s gifts
Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed,
Because his compassions fail not
They are new every morning;
Great is your faithfulness.
Lamentations 3: 22-23
Hope for the new year.
Today’s gift.
Walk as Children of Light 