1.) You've noticed some celebrities coming to Christ, right? To me, that's exciting and such an answer to prayer!
But it comes with a warning:
Please, give them time to grow. Do not expect them to obey in months what God gave us years to learn (and do). Normally time, Bible study and experience with God are required to become the examples He created us to be.
And although I believe in these last days, we'll witness many accelerated things--still--may we:
Be kind.
Stay patient.
Pray for folks with joyful expectation.
And zip our lips of criticism.
I'm thinking doing the opposite just might grieve the Holy Spirit.
2.) When the temptation's strong to stay stuck, may we choose to move forward with God, instead.
3.) Does anyone else feel your head begin to hurt when you're watching a tv show or movie and suddenly a camerman waves a hand-held camera back and forth like it's some cool new way to film a scene?
Eegads. Sometimes we've even 'turned the channel' (old school term, I know), but yeah. I guess we could've tried fast-forwarding to see if he eventually knocked it off. (Perhaps while on the verge of a full blown headache I can't think straight.) シ
4.) Movies we've enjoyed lately:
Tornado Valley --if you're in the mood for a not-too-cheesy disaster film. heh.
5.) I placed a miniature rose bush outside in a hanging basket and soon-ish the poor thing looked anemic-as-unto-death.
Somewhere I'd read roses like tea so I seeped four bags of tea in two cups of water, let it cool, then watered the roses. The next week I repeated that and wow! Ever since, the rose bush has rallied and given me sweet yellow roses galore.
6.) Here's something to remember: Politics is no longer 'just politics' when it affects our daily life.
May we choose wisely and do whatever God asks so to keep our life (and our childrens' future) as free and godly-inspired as possible.
7.) And as I added at Facebook:
Succinct things like these are a good place to start searching for answers. So often just making simple changes will fix our health--
8.) If you enjoyed Meg Ryan's apartment in You've Got Mail, you may like this recreated tour of it here.
9.) Truly, when I began my own Autumn season in July, it changed everything for me. Helped me focus on beautiful things rather than the hot, muggy and miserable ones. And now? It feels as though Autumn is a huge, peaceful, beautiful part of my year. It goes on and on and --
Really, the Bible even tells us to think about right, pure, lovely and of a good report things and if that's not Autumn, what is? ツ
Good grief! Please don't let that be your attitude, ok?
Instead, I hope you'll speak what you'd like to see happen rather than the bad times of your present or future as though they're stuck in dried concrete forever.
Seriously, I'd rather be struck voiceless than ruin another person's hope for their future.
Always may I be careful with my words and choose to believe God has wonderful things ahead for me and all who long to follow His ways.
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"For if you forgive others their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you, but if you do not forgive others their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses." ... Matthew 6:14,15
Hi Debra! Thanks for your comment asking about me. We're fine, I just think I needed a short break. Life sometimes get to be a bit much so I took a "head" vacation! hah
ReplyDeleteGreat things to ponder upon in your post today. I'm impressed that you remembered about the tea thing for your roses. I've never had much luck with the miniature variety in pots. A few years back, I planted one at the lake where we camped. It thrived there and even came back the next spring after being buried in over four feet of snow.
Fall is really and truly here now. The nights are crisp and the days have that chill in the wind, even in the warmth of the sunshine that promises cooler days and warm fires.
Take care my dear friend and I love knowing that you also read my blog.
Blessings and love,
Betsy
"Please give them time to grow." Oh my, YES! How much better life would be if we were to assume the best from and for others. Not because they can achieve what is best, but because they have joined forces with God. People are still coming to Christ and we know in the last days there will be many who find Him. Thank you for this reminder, Debra. When I saw your brilliant yellow roses, I smiled. Who would have thought a couple tea bags could produce those stunning results? I watched the Woodstock, Vermont video and truly enjoyed the beauty found there. Another great post, Debra!
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