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Shepherds

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 Jeremiah 3:15 “I will appoint for you shepherds after my own heart, who will shepherd you wisely and prudently.” Shepherds. We all need a shepherd. You might not think you do, but you do. Why? A shepherd guides, protects and cares for his flock. This time of year, is one of my favorites as we are getting closer to State fair and County fair time. I marvel at the youth who care for animals, show them and spend so much time with them. I am reminded of my Shepherd. His care, his guidance and protection. I know his name, but more importantly he knows mine. Are you a shepherd to anyone? Who is your shepherd? Is your shepherd wise and prudent? Do you listen? Sometimes or always. Today is a great day to spend time with the shepherd, make sure your shepherd is the Lord, as anything else that we may let guide us will fall short. The news, money, a Politian, and others that are not of faith will fall short.…Those rightly trained will point to the Lord, let Him, the Lord, take care of you,...
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A Positive Attitude

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 A Positive Attitude. Philippians 4:8 gives us suggestions on how to have a positive attitude: “   Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Yesterday was a beautiful day. Started with fall like feeling and didn’t get too warm. Warm enough for sprinklers, pool time and just enjoying the wild garden. Yet the best thing to bring to any day is a positive attitude! Dream it! Imagine it, build it as life is full of possibilities. Walk with God, knowing there are possibilities and a positive attitude on the path…
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Announcing to the Disciples

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 John 20:18 “Mary of Magdala went and announced to the disciples, “I have seen the Lord,” and what he told her.” Have you seen the Lord? Have you seen the Lord’s handiwork in your life? Like Mary of Magdala you need to announce it. Growing up, the Lord was my golden thread to pull me up and out of anything that came my way. I knew God didn’t make junk. I knew there was a reason for me. Looking back, it might have been that one person I made feel welcome. That one student that needs someone to stand up for them or work extra hard to reach. Like Mary, I can hear the whisper “Don’t weep,” at times. At times with my autistic granddaughter sitting on my lap “helping” me sew, I see God in the joy of a little girl who loves crafting and wearing dresses that she helps me make. She made me a beaded necklace the other day. I love it. I see the Lord in those moments. I have been going over my writing and sitting with it. My work is the Lords. My day is the Lord’s and like Mary of Magdala I ...
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Assurance of things hoped for

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  Hebrews 11:1  ~ Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. My mom would always say, “I’m from Missouri, the show me state: I have to see it to believe it.” I always thought this was strange because she was a woman of faith. Faith isn’t about concrete facts. The catch is that you have to believe without proof or seeing. Thank is faith.  A leap of faith is just that: taking a step into the unknown. Retirement is a lot like that. So far, I am on summer teacher mode, so not really into retirement. I have been sorting through all my sewing/crafting items. I also am getting ready for painting the kitchen. All fun stuff. What are “things hoped for” for you? Today send them to the Lord with assurance on the path…
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He has shown you

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 Yesterday a crop of mint was picked and put in the dehydrator. I also had some green beans. However, my plants are not as healthy as I would like to see. Gardening can be tricky. You can have summer squash and zucchini plants with tons of blossoms and no fruit. Apples are being raided by beetles. The joys of gardening. Faith can be tricky as curve balls, decisions and events can challenge the soul. Micah 6:8 helps to guide: “He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Justly, mercy and humility are part of the garden of faith. Justly: exactly, precisely, fairly, correctly, properly, rightly, fittingly, accurately are all synonyms of Justly. Look at each word carefully and fill your soul’s garden with them. They will grow properly fertilized, with enough light and water.  Morning light, use it to further justly, mercy and humility in your heart on the path…
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Stand before the Lord

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  Sometimes we don’t want to pray because we feel our prayers are inadequate or we don’t know what to say. I like Romans 8:26-27 as it reminds us that as we pray, and perhaps our words fall short it is the Spirit who knows the heart and will. The Spirit will take your hearts longings to God, just open your heart and pray. “In the same way, the Spirit too comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit itself intercedes with inexpressible groanings. And the one who searches hearts knows what is the intention of the Spirit, because it intercedes for the holy ones according to God’s will.” The day has just begun. Find personal time for the Lord. Don’t hide behind people or crowds, meet God alone. God will be happy, loving and embrace you. Your needs, desires will become Gods on the path…
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Plans

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 Proverbs 16:9 “In their hearts humans plan their course, but the Lord establishes their steps.” Plans. We all make plans. Yet as we do, we must remember that at the end of the day, the Lord will establish our steps. First breath, first thankfulness for another day. Second breath, the prayer, and then breaths to focus on the steps of the day. I can’t believe it’s mid-July. I haven’t done much writing as I planned. Instead, life just unfolds. Littles who love sprinklers, pool, and summer play. I think life should unfold organically, yet I am a planner. I need to pick green beans and peppers. Spending time with family and always remembering that the Lord establishes all the steps I take today on the path…
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