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My Thoughts for This Day

Reading in the apostle Paul’s letter to the holy people in Colosse, it has caused me to ponder a few things.We often ask people to pray for the needs that we have. Usually, these are in the form of our loved ones getting saved, physical ailments, financial situations, the list goes on and are as unique as our individual situations.

I am thankful for those who have prayed for me and also thankful for the answers of the prayers I’ve prayed.

I have been thinking about living in the world but not being a part of it. We, as sons and daughters of the most High have been rescued from the one who holds the darkness and God has brought us into the Kingdom of Christ, our light,. Wow!

If we take the example that Paul shared with other believers. We can bring those that we will share eternity with before the Lord. Yes, we will continue to pray for those things that disrupt their lives due to the darkness of this world. The exciting part is we can also pray for God’s holy people in our neighborhood and around the world.

How? Paul tells us how. 

  1. Continually
  2. That God would give them a complete understanding of what God wants to do in their lives.
  1. That God would make them wise in spiritual wisdom.
  2. They would be strengthened to have all the patience and endurance they need by God’s power.
  3. That they would be filled with joy and always thank God that He has enabled us to share in His inheritance.

Then he tells them  the reason why he prays these things. So that:

  1. The way you live will honor and please the Lord.
  2. You will continually do good, kind things for others.

The result of this..Then, you will know God better.

Isn’t this the desire that we have for ourselves and others? This is a challenge to me personally. Yes, I may have prayed for these things, but…continually? 

May the endurance and patience that God gives us through His power within us, cause us to pray these things for other believers, for the unsaved…for ourselves.

For in the midst of this world, isn’t this the most important thing, to know God better?

Pray on, brothers and sisters in Christ. 🙂

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Easter 2026

Easter this year was a little different.

My dear, dear friend and sister in Christ decided to have a full immersion baptism as an act of obedience to our Savior.

She has been a devoted Christian for many years. As a loving sister, she has shown me support, encouragement, love, sincere friendship, and honest conversation when I needed it. She has been my prayer partner, mentor, a true friend, who has walked beside me through difficulties in this life and has always been an example of relying on Christ.

It was a privilege for me to witness yet another act of her obedience. I am thankful.

I share these photos because it was such a blessing to me to see the joy on her face!

That joy comes every time we know we are obedient to something our Savior reveals to us. Such a blessing!❤️

As an added bonus, I saw two additional friends that I have not seen in a while. ❤️

In the afternoon, my daughter and family came to visit. I thank the Lord for them. I thank them for coming. Sometimes, children “do their own thing” but I am grateful that they chose to spend the afternoon with us. Such an extreme blessing. I so enjoy their company.

I am grateful for Easter Sunday, a day that causes us to pause and reflect on our Savior. That He took that awful punishment for me- for you. Yet, He did not remain in the tomb. He lives! He guides us and teaches us what is important, what matters in this life and the one to come. That loving Him and loving others is our mission every day. He did not leave us alone to do that. The Holy Spirit helps us and prays for us as Jesus does. Amazing! The words to the following song, is are true!

He Lives

I serve a risen Savior, He’s in the world today; 

I know that He is living whatever men may say; 

I see His hand of mercy, I hear His voice of cheer, 

And just the time I need Him, He’s always near. 

He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today! 

He walks with me and talks with me along life’s narrow way. 

He lives, He lives, Salvation to impart! 

You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart. 

In all the world around me I see His loving care, 

And tho’ my heart grows weary I never will despair; 

I know that He is leading thro’ all the stormy blast, 

The day of His appearing will come at last. 

He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today! 

He walks with me and talks with me along life’s narrow way. 

He lives, He lives, Salvation to impart! 

You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart. 

Rejoice, rejoice, O Christian, lift up your voice and sing

Eternal hallelujahs to Jesus Christ the King! 

The hope of all who seek Him, the help of all who find, 

None other is so loving, so good and kind.

He lives, He lives, Christ Jesus lives today! 

He walks with me and talks with me along life’s narrow way. 

He lives, He lives, Salvation to impart! 

You ask me how I know He lives? He lives within my heart. 

I am grateful…

Grateful to my Savior

Grateful that He has been merciful to me.

Grateful for family that bless my heart

Grateful for friends

We all have struggles and joys in this life, I am grateful to the Lord that gives us hope and peace and places people in our lives to accompany us on that journey.

We are the lucky ones!

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Birthdays

Today is the “blank-th” anniversary of my birth. My Mum used to say that everyone needs their own special day. I believe that also. That just as Esther, we were born for such a time as this. Each with our own special way of accomplishing God’s purpose and plan. Each uniquely crafted together, using our God given gifts to share with the world. That’s why I enjoy people so much. Each one placed on His path. It’s just up to each one of us to choose which path we will follow. The path of Christ or the path of our own making.

In my own path with Christ, I celebrate this birthday, too. I was born again by the Spirit in Christ on December 31,1987. I agree again with my Mum. Yes, we all need our own special day, where we are born by the Spirit thru Jesus’ sacrifice..

In 1 Peter 1:3, it states: “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to His great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus

Christ from the dead.”

This is what I celebrate today. I encourage you to celebrate as well, the mercy of God, who has given us this incredible gift! 

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Thank you

Thank you for your input. I after weighing back and forth, I have decided that I will continue on with this blog. At least for this year.

Thank you again for your input.😊

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What do you think?

I have enjoyed writing these posts but I am wondering if they are beneficial to anyone. It is drawing near to time for me to renew my domain. I am considering letting my domain expire.

I don’t have a lot of followers but, those of you that do read my posts…should I continue or call it quits?

Would like to hear what you think.

Thank you,

One of the Lucky Ones. 🙂

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Theodore

My daughter just let me know that her longtime friend passed away. My heart aches for her as she walks this journey of grief.

I remember the first time I met Theo. He was so cute. He reminded me of “Little Bear” from the children’s book written by Maurice Sendak. I loved him from the start.

When he looked at you, it was as if he looked into your very soul with joy and enthusiasm.

He stood by my daughter through good times and bad. He has been a faithful friend. He was her friend before her son, Isaac,was born and was also his friend and protector. He has been such a large part of her family and ours.

I loved Theo and will continue to remember him with love. I, too, will grieve this incredible loss.

This is the casualty of being so fortunate to love and be loved. That when their time on this earth is done, we have to say goodbye for now. It feels as though are hearts are ripped out of our chests.

I am so thankful for the life of Theo that brought joy to all who met him. Rest in peace dear soul. We have always loved you and you will continue to live in our hearts as we remember you.

Tina’s words say it best.

17 years. I was lost in my early twenties. I didn’t know who I was or what I wanted. I was floundering. The one thing I did know was that I desperately wanted a puppy. I searched a long time for one, met a lot of puppies, but none were “the one.” I saw a post one day about a litter on a farm, convinced my friend to skip class and meet them with me. And there he was, all brown and love and sweetness. My Theo. Theodore Roosevelt because he looked like a teddy bear. 

My best boy, my best friend. We grew up together. I found myself through him. He was rare, with intelligence and empathy that coursed through him. I’m pretty sure he could read my mind. I’ve never met another dog like him, one that knew what you were saying all of the time, that looked at you like he knew your soul. A dog who liked jokes, who understood the phrase “just kidding.” Everyone who met him, loved him.  

17 years is a long time to get to love a dog.  17 years is a long time to get to have a best friend. I know I should feel blessed that I got the honor of being his friend for so many years, but right now I just miss him. 

The very best boy passed this morning, March 13, 2026. I don’t have the words to memorialize him in a way that he deserves, I’m not sure they exist. But, please know, I could not have asked for a better dog.

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Reflections

I’ve started reading the book of “Joshua”. I’m only on chapter 1, but reflecting on it and how this can be applied to my own life, the following has come to mind.

When God told Joshua that wherever he set his foot, he would be on land that God had given him. I feel that God says this to us as well. Wherever I set my foot, is where God has placed me for His purpose and not my own. To connect with who He wants me to, – to serve unwaveringly, wherever I am. Wherever I go, Jesus has already won the victory. He has already given me everything I need to possess what He has called me to do-the” land” that he has given me.

He told Joshua and us:”Be strong and courageous! Don’t turn to the right or the left. Meditate on the law day and night.

So That you may do all the law Moses commanded you.

So That you will prosper wherever you go

So That you may observe (Look closely, guard, inspect, recognize), all that is written.

This will cause

You to make your way prosperous and you will have great success.”

As He spoke to Joshua, he speaks to us:

“Be strong and courageous” –for in this life, there will be many battles.

So that you may do all the law Moses commanded you, (which can be summed up in Jesus’ words to “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind and to love your neighbor as yourself.”

If you live in this way, you will prosper wherever you go. (Not necessarily as the world defines prosperity), but you will have peace with God. Ultimately, He is the only one that we have to be concerned with. Although, if you treat others as you want to be treated, you will have much success.

If I look closely at what is written, observe, inspect and do what is written rather than those things that please self, I will prosper.

Let’s look at just a few things that the Bible asks us to put off or rid ourselves of: anger, lust, impurity, slander, lying to each other. In contrast, just a few things to put on or clothe ourselves with: compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience and over all, put on love and let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.

Recently, I had a situation that was similar to many instances before. I was planning on handling this in the way in which I always do…to talk to the Lord about it and pray for His strength to overcome and then bury it. Problem with this is that if you truly don’t overcome.If you truly don’t give it to the Lord and let Him handle it–a seed is planted- a seed of bitterness. Just as seeds of goodness and relying on the Lord can grow roots that are unwavering, bringing you peace in trying times. If we don’t pull up those seeds of bitterness, they too, will grow roots and stay firmly planted in our hearts. With each seed that is not uprooted, more roots upon more roots and they grow entangled in a web of unforgiveness even if we have felt that we were done with that.

This week, my boss asked me if I was okay. I stated that I was, and he asked me again. Even though for some reason, it made me teary eyed. I thought to myself, “that’s weird”.

The following morning, when I sat to do my reading, I couldn’t even pick up my Bible. I felt exhausted and just not myself. This was a day, that I was suppose to go to Bible study in Ellsworth. I got ready and went even though I felt just out of sorts. On the drive, I was talking to the Lord and the verse “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” came to mind. This is a verse that the Apostle Paul stated that the Lord told him when he prayed for a thorn in the flesh (a messenger of Satan to torment me)to be removed.

I believe that I also had a “thorn in the flesh” . A thorn of bitterness and unforgiveness, which I prayed that Jesus would remove. He reminded me that in my weakness (my inability to get beyond this issue in my own strength-my own wanting to, I couldn’t. I need Jesus. I need His grace. His gift that I don’t deserve, His gift of “It is finished”. That He has won this battle.

That afternoon, I went back to work and shared this with my boss. He listened, read between the lines and helped me pray for what was really the issue. I am thankful that he took the time to do this.

I love how God’s Word will take you from the Old Testament to the New Testament and back because His Words are true and unchanging.

When I allow unforgiveness, anger or anything else that we are instructed to “put off” to remain in my heart, I am not being courageous. I am turning to the right or left – wavering. ( The word hypocrite comes to mind). I am not loving the Lord with all my heart, soul, and mind. for He has given me these commands to give me success and to prosper.

I do not prosper if I don’t treat others with the gifts that have been given me. the things we are instructed to “put on”. Tender mercies, kindness, humility, meekness, longsuffering; bearing with one another, forgiving one another.

I continue to be blown away by the Lord’s grace that He gives me so that I do not remain the same. This! is cause to reflect on frequently- His grace.

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Parenthood Again- Foolishness

My last post, I eluded to the fact that in my love and empathy for my children, it isn’t always perceived as such. It may be more perceived as a lack of my confidence in them personally. May they never feel this way. I had stated that we need the Lord to open our eyes to how we are perceived. That we are either speaking life or death with each word. I ended with the words, “May I always speak life.”

The Lord has spoke to my heart in regard to this today in my Bible reading. It may also have helped that our pastor’s sermon this week was on our words. As I was reading in Proverbs today, the words jumped out to me like a neon sign! In chapter 26, verse ll, it sates ” As a dog returns to it’s vomit, so a fool repeats his foolishness.” I confess that I am that fool. I return to doing foolish things when I walk in my natural fleshly instincts rather than allowing the Holy Spirit to guide me.

Mothers, always want to protect and surround their children with love. Sometimes, we get confused in what this looks like in our actions. Sometimes, by stepping back and not interfering in the situations that they are in, feels like we are not loving them – that we are not doing our “job” as a parent, regardless their age.

I “return to my folly” when I interject information, guidance, worry, or anything else that is not solicited. I do have confidence that my kids will do what they need to in every situation.

I pray that they will forgive me, when I fall into foolishness. I pray also that the Lord will forgive me for jumping ahead and not relying on Him. For when I fall into foolishness, I am not speaking life over them.

May I from this moment forward, rely on the Lord instead of my own human foolishness.

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Parenthood

Parenting: A lifelong journey. I, personally can only strive to be as wise as my parents were.

It has been a joy watching my own children and grandchildren develop and grow into amazing human beings. Yet, I find that “once a Mom, always a Mom” has been what rules my life, and definitely consumes my thought life. Despite the fact that my daughter and son have their own families to care for and have for many years been out on their own. In my mind, they are still those precious little ones that came to me for comfort, direction, friendship-love.

I have been told that I have empathy for others. I suppose this is true to some extent. I am always concerned with how something effects others. How will this make them feel? At times, this does not have the desired effect. I have tried, since my kids have flown the coup, not to advice, instruct or interfere unless asked. Do I do this perfectly? No. What came to my awareness just recently, is this…that in my concern for the well being of my children…what I thought was empathy and love, made them feel as if I didn’t have confidence in them. After all, as adults, it is their journey. The ups and downs in their lives are theirs to tackle. Not mine. We all are constantly growing through the experiences we have in life. My concern over my children, which comes out in the form of worry, is not beneficial. It changes nothing, except taking up varying degrees of space in my heart and mind. They have both been making decisions for many years and have surpassed anything that I could ever dream for either of them. I am proud of who they are. They have and are continuing to impact those around them in a positive way. Yes, as am I, they are continuing to grow and learn through each experience they have. Whether that be when life is going smoothly or something other than.

Does this mean my love for them has lessened, as I strive not to be a worrier? Definitely not! Does this mean that if they asked me for something or some form of help, that I would not drop everything and do whatever was in my power to assist? Definitely not! What I must remember, is that when my help is not solicited, I can remain unshaken by things in their life. For in this life, there will be trouble. There will be blessings. May they know that my love for them is unmeasurable.

I have always been so impressed with my Dad. He had a job that he was basically a computer in human form. When computers were just starting to be purchased and put in place by manufacturing plants, he was willing to learn about them. Others that worked in his office, refused. Not my Dad, because he always did what he could do to work hard and progress with the changing times. He was always teachable.

I pray that I am that wise. That I remain teachable. I have probably learned more from my kids than anyone else, other than Jesus, of course. They both attain wisdom beyond their years.

Sometimes, we just need someone to speak a word and God will use that to bring awareness to us. We need Him to open our eyes to how we are perceived and with each word, each thought, we are either speaking life or speaking death. May I speak life.

“Whoever loves instruction loves knowledge, but whoever hates correction is stupid. – Proverbs 12:1

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True Knowledge

We all are learning everyday, but what are we learning? The internet has a vast array of information, but is it knowledge? Some read books, some listen to podcasts, some depend on their schooling. Some their own intuition. Others, social media, the news. Our phones have caused a disconnect. Families are drawn apart by their addictions to these gadgets. Where is conversation? Conversation unites. Comments on a social media post, divides. We believe what we view on these man-made devices. All of these things are created by man and we tend to worship them and treat what we read, see, and listen to as fact.

We are what we allow to filtrate our brains. In Proverbs, it states that “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge”. How many people actually believe this? In this Proverb, it also states “but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”

In Scripture, the term “fools” refers to one who is arrogant and self-sufficient. One who orders himself as if there is no God.

But, what does “the fear of the Lord” mean?

God says that IF you accept HIS words and IF you treasure His words within you, THEN – by doing these things, you will incline your heart to wisdom.

AND

IF you apply your heart to understanding, asking HIM for understanding and crying out for insight and searching HIS Words as you were searching for a buried treasure or for the all mighty dollar.

THEN you will understand what it means to fear the Lord and you will gain knowledge of God.

“The knowledge of God” verses man’s wisdom can no way compare!

Some people ignorantly believe that the Bible was written by man. If you have ever been led by God’s Spirit, you know, that you know, that you know, that this is false thinking. Yes, the actual penning of the Bible was through men, but inspired by God. I have heard God speak to me through the Bible so frequently, that there is no doubt.

I think people say this, because they don’t want to submit to a higher power. They are arrogant of their own knowledge. They think that they have “it all figured out”.

Or, they feel let down by how someone who used the title of “Christian” acted. Or, something horrific happened in their life and God didn’t do what they thought He should have done, so they don’t believe in Him. Life didn’t turn out like they planned, so…

The truth of the matter is: Whether you want to rely on your own understanding or whether you rely on the One who actually is the author of all, is a choice that we make, every moment of everyday.

In these days, with AI growing so rapidly, we won’t know what’s true or not. Will we believe what man put into a computer or will we believe the only Source of true knowledge?

In my own life, every time, I rely on my own understanding, it never turns out well. I need the wisdom of the God who created me and who knows the beginning from the end. The only One who truly knows Me. Not what others see, but what is in my heart.

I, personally, don’t understand why people would rely on man-made wisdom rather than God’s.

It saddens me that people will forgo peace by not wanting to look to their Creator.

It is the start of a new year, won’t you join me in this expedition of true wisdom, from the Source?