Reset…Peek Over My Shoulder

The four words jump out from the page. It’s like they are written in bold, red font, twice the size of the words around them. With a yellow, neon flashing light behind the letters. …be patient with everyone. Really? Everyone? All the time? How on earth… {I was standing in the wrong line when they handed out patience.} Today I’m writing this little note to me. There is a heart-need deep within that needs a reset on patience. So feel free to just peek over my shoulder

Nothing Can Separate You

Please Give Me…

Her cheeks were flushed and her neck was covered with the red blotches that I know all too well. Her name tag read Renee – Trainee and I think the reindeer antlers she wore on her head made her feel even more self-conscious as she tried to figure out how to enter no whip with my hot chocolate order. Oh, Jesus, please help her remember that this is just one day. Bring grace-filled people into her line this afternoon.

I Am Sorry

I was talking to my sister while at the big box store, standing in front of the cell phones that can do everything but cook dinner, apologizing for what seemed to be the zillionth time that week. She had called a few minutes earlier when I was feeling ignorant, overwhelmed, and so behind the technical times. I had been sharp and short. (And I’m not describing my appearance or height.)

Looking for Stability

Feeling a little shaky this week? Wondering when the room will stop spinning and your equilibrium will return? Wishing for something firm to grasp and steady you? These words are for you, Dear Friend… My soul finds rest in God alone; My salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; He is my fortress, I will never be shaken. HE is your steadiness. HE is your great protector. HE is your solid place. Trust in him at all times, O people; Pour out

Prayer is Letting Jesus In

Our Practical List of Thanks

I didn’t think my list was right. Mom and I were writing down all the things we were thankful for throughout the day. Opening our eyes to the many good things in our lives. But when I looked at the list of 45 gratitudes after two days, I felt strangely discouraged.

Happiness from the Inside

Doesn’t this just make you smile?  Happiness from the inside!

Rest.

I Almost Missed the Conversation

Girl, you really need to clean that out. The young man offering this undisputed advice was right. My billfold was stuffed and the zipper was caught on a corner of a receipt. It wasn’t opening. I bet his billfold was crisply organized with no slips of paper peeking out. He certainly appeared more put together than I was. I had gone into the We-Are-Electronics store with a headache and a cell phone that wouldn’t send text messages.

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