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Pink Tornado

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  Yesterday, as my husband walked the dog, he took a picture of a mini pink tornado in the sky and sent it to me. A whisper from God. It was nice out, and we had taken the “littles” to the zoo, with help from their favorite Aunt. We were able to unpack the winterized patio and enjoy it. We planted kale and snow peas. We were even able to have a visit from my youngest son. A full day. Then the pink tornado in the sky. Yet in everything we did, I know all things were possible through God. God doesn’t make things happen; he allows them to unfold and sends opportunities our way, like seeds scattered and sown. 1 Corinthians 3:6-7 states, “I planted the seed, Apollos watered it, but God has been making it grow. So neither the one who plants nor the one who waters is anything, but only God, who makes things grow.” I realized that when we seize the opportunities, having God with us will make them blossom into even more, like sending reminders of God’s presence through pink tornadoes on the...
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Progress

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  “See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”  – Isaiah 43:19 Progress. What is Lent for? A time to slow down, rekindle the flames of love for Christ, perhaps? Is it time to fast from a vice to feast on a virtue? My one goal has been to hear God’s whisper amongst the business of life. The path can at times seem like a wilderness or wasteland. Sometimes our good intentions get lost, and we feel as if this has been one more Lent, we didn’t make it through. The good news is that we can restart any time. Yet we need to remember that it isn’t so much what we can do for God, but what God does for us. All God asks is that we show up…we converse…we try, struggle, wrestle, but mostly be humble, grateful, and live out his love letter…scripture. Today, remember that progress is found in Isaiah 43:19: God is making a way in the wilderness and wastelands on the path…
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The way to walk

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 “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.” Isaiah 30:21 Listening. I think that listening can be a difficult skill to use at times. Many things beckon to us. Yet we must allow our ear to zero in on the voice of God. Of all the sounds a person hears, God’s voice must push through. It will, if we train our ears for the sound of God’s whisper. In order to have an intimate relationship with God, we need to be able to pick his voice out of a crowd. Today’s verse tells us that if we are able to hear his voice, he will guide us on the path….
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Showers

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  “Let us acknowledge the Lord; let us press on to acknowledge him. As surely as the sun rises, he will appear; he will come to us like the winter rains, like the spring rains that water the earth.” Hosea 6:3 There is something about a shower that makes you feel better. The caressing droplets of warmth work your muscles. I was thinking of showers today, both physical that can rejuvenate the body, and showers of faith that can bring one closer to Christ. A physical shower starts with turning on the water. A shower of faith starts with acknowledging the Lord. Whispering today is God beckoning you back to the Lord. There is still time, Lent has not completed its run…nope….there is time, turn on the facet of faith, acknowledge God, and shower in God’s love and grace on the path…
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lessons

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But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you.” John 14:26 Memories. Sometimes, faces of loved ones who have gone before us, flash through our memories. Sometimes we wish we could have had one last conversation, one last moment. Today, though I am thinking again about the Holy Spirit. Like memories of loved ones, their knowledge, their wisdom and even their mistakes can continue to teach us. The Holy Spirit continues the fire of Christ in us by being present to us. Stories, lessons and memories are important. During Lent, with the guide of the Holy Spirit we can sift through and be reminded of lessons and loved ones memories. Lessons of what to do, and what not to do are worth revisiting as we become deeper and closer to Christ on the path…
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The Holy Spirit

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  This morning as I woke, I thought of the Holy Spirit. My words: “Come Holy Spirit, guide and rest inside. I am not sure we call on the Holy Spirit enough. This morning, for some reason the Holy Spirit was on my mind. There are any scripture verses, I will share this one with you: “The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him-the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the Lord” (Isaiah 11:2) Roads were rough this morning, but I knew God was with me, in me and guiding me. God leads, I follow. I hope you can be secure in knowing that God does the same for you, without judgement. God sees only the beauty and joy in you. Your sins, well, forgiven, cleansed and it is a new day on the path….
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Beauty

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 What does a teacher do on a snowy day? I am catching up on grading and looking at lesson plans. It is still snowing, and we have a layer of ice under everything. I am grateful for the cancelled day. As I look out my patio window, I am in awe of the beauty. Such fierce storms gave way to such beauty. God has something to say about beauty also: “Do not let your adorning be external-the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear- but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God’s sight is very precious.” 1 Peter 3:3-4  A gentle and quiet spirit is what God sees as beautiful. Note that the force of a gentle and quiet spirit is under control, but it does exist, and watch out when it is unleashed. Today, take some pictures, enjoy the beauty you see, and know that after storms, there is beauty to behold on the path…
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