Monday, January 7, 2013
Tears Lesson 101......
I don't understand the way things happen from day to day, but the best I can do is to be thankful for my emotions, for the deepest part of my heart, and move right along with them.
Yesterday was such a touching day for me. Many different kinds of thoughts were jumping in and out of this lovely brain of mine. I had concerns for other people, and I was busy thinking about my mom. I am 49 plus years old, and.... my mom made her journey home seven years ago, but in spite of these two points, it still does not stop me from missing my mom...my best friend.
Perhaps my heart was full and needed to be refreshed!
Our emotions can be triggered by the simplest of things, especially if you have a tender heart. I cried most of the afternoon!! Yikes!! Now, don't go feeling sorry for me.....cause my tears were not tears of sorrow. I was thinking happy, positive thoughts.... most of the time!
Do you ever just have a need to clean out your tear ducts? Maybe this is what I was doing.
I will admit...In my younger years, these things got cleaned out quite often, but I haven't done this in a very, very long time!
When I cry, I feel like I've just had a good clean facial. My cheeks feel perky and for sure, the make up is all wiped away. Who needs botox? Just cry a little and the natural saline will lift those little lines right up.
I would blame it all on the gloomy days that we have had lately, but the sun was shining brightly yesterday... I am a believer that tears are like summer raindrops!! They are very warm and... (call me unique).....but I Welcome them from time to time. And....some are probably thinking: "What kind of person Welcomes Tears?"
A simple gal who believes that tears are heaven sent because they bring her inner peace. A simple gal that loves the Lord and welcomes tears when she praises HIM....a simple gal that has precious memories of a mom she loved..... a simple gal that loves life!
Hey y'all....I warned you from the beginning that I think deep sometimes!!!!
This has been "Tears Lesson 101"
Woo Hoo...have a delightful day!
Shug
Sunday, January 6, 2013
God has not given us a spirit of FEAR.
Funny thing.....I started writing this post last evening and for no good reason at all, my mind was unable to clearly concentrate on the message that I wanted to deliver here. Why was that?
When the Lord is getting ready to do something through us, the enemy loves to run underneath and loves to discourage us in all that we do.
Our 21 day Daniel Fast begins today and as I prepare myself for opening the doors to what God wants me to do, I know without a shadow of a doubt that satan is going to be roaming around to see what he can destroy. I have to be ALERT!
I have a lot of good friends that are dragging through some deep valley's right now....some of them are afraid and are in need of prayer. Through this Fast....I am seeking God to use me to the fullest to somehow help these dear friends find comfort from the Lord God Almighty.
God's word says: Fear Not, For I am with you!! Isaiah 41:10
Trusting GOD is a REFUSAL TO GIVE IN TO FEAR!! It means turning to God even in the darkest times, and TRUSTING God in the deepest, darkest valley's. This trust comes from knowing God and knowing that He desires good for His children.
I know from experience, what is feels like to live in dark fear. I remember, being so sick for 5 years and living in total fear of death. I remember the tragic fear that struck me when Tucker was diagnosed with cancer (leukemia) and negative thoughts raged through me like a wild tornado.
I remember the fear that stopped me in my tracks when the doctors told me and my mom that she had cancer and only had a short time to live.
I had to get myself busy, tearing down strongholds. I had to get rid of all of those death defying negative thoughts that were keeping me so bound. I found it almost impossible to pray during those times...... BUT...GOD!!! Through my constant stay in God's word, and by trusting HIM, I was able to reach the mountain tops.
Fear is real and it can destroy you. What we must remind ourselves of on a daily basis is:
GOD did not and does not give us the spirit of FEAR. We give it to ourselves through the deceit of satan.
God gives us Comfort and Peace...HE loves you and I.
Hope you all walk in Peace today....
Please pray for Sam and I as we Fast and Pray for our Church, our Friends, our Loved Ones, and our Country.
Just a note: * My spell check kept correcting the word satan. Wanted me to use a capitol "S" for which I refuse to do.....
shug ~
Friday, January 4, 2013
Treasures Are Given....
God pours out His generosity and love in the simple things of our day....a smile, a singing bird, the beautiful rays of sunshine, conversations with friends, limitless HOPE, strength, SPLASHES OF RAIN,
a Kiss, an unexpected compliment....a never ending list of Blessings!
We have the opportunity to share God with others....every single day! We have the opportunity to share the treasures that HE so freely gives..
Let us all be aware of these things...
Shug ~
Thursday, January 3, 2013
When I am Afraid....
Oh my goodness.....if there was ever a time to put our Trust In God....it is today!
What has happened to "In God We Trust?"
Are we letting our "leaders" rob us of this trust? How can this be?
Leaders....??? I do believe that we have NOT chosen our leaders very WISELY.
I honestly can not stand turning on the TV, just to listen to the mess that all of these men
and women have created.
What this Country needs, is a "Christian Party" to guide us back to the solid foundation
that this Country once had! Seems to me that those that are currently representing us,
have fallen away from "In God We Trust." Right now, our solid foundation seems to
be shifting to the sinking sand.
I say....take out the tables and the chairs during the fiscal battles.....Bring in the
Altars and let them be USED! Let those late night meetings and those two week spans of arguing
be replaced with hours and days of prayer......
Put GOD back where HE belongs, and we WILL SEE this Country turn around!!
Yes, When I am afraid.....I will put my Trust in the Lord!!
Walk in the Light!!
Shug ~
Wednesday, January 2, 2013
No More Ads Please
I just can't figure this out..... My email has been flooded with all kinds of weight loss products!
Hmmmmm.....makes me wonder if there is someone out there watching me. Is it just a coincidence that these adds would jump into the computer of someone who actually could stand to shed a few pounds? Or, do they send these adds out to everyone? I'm pretty sure I know the answer.
Hey y'all.....this is how I see it. If I want to know about weight watchers, then please let ME be the one that does all the investigating. When and if I get ready to use WW, then I will jump right on it.
BUT, in the mean time, I don't need anymore reminders that my scales feelings are hurt.
Kinda crazy, isn't it? It starts with tailgating and all those fabulous grilled foods, not to mention the delicious snack food selection. Moves right on in to October, which delivers lots and lots of candies and more of those wonderful snacks, like sausage balls, hot chocolate, pigs, and all kinds of chips and dips.
Then, we have Feast month. Turkey month, so to speak. Tables are filled with ALL kinds of foods.
We eat and eat and eat! Here in the South, instead of stuffing the turkey, we stuff ourselves!!
Great balls of fire, December is eat till you look like Santa month. I'm not talking about foods that pack just a few calories either....I'm talking about foods that are filled with sugars and lots of carbs.
Something seems a little wrong here. It's EAT,EAT, EAT and then it's YOU'VE GOTTA LOSE WEIGHT!
I've been sitting here this morning and already the morning shows have shown at least a dozen NEW gadgets that we can purchase to help us get that FAT off! Minimum cost of one of these items is $60.00.
Already this morning, I've deleted at least four weight loss ads, a how to keep from being depressed ad, and a positive management ad!! WOW.....really!!
Hey.....the way I see it is......I'm Healthy, I'm Happy, I am loved....and I love the Lord!
Love y'all
Shug
Hmmmmm.....makes me wonder if there is someone out there watching me. Is it just a coincidence that these adds would jump into the computer of someone who actually could stand to shed a few pounds? Or, do they send these adds out to everyone? I'm pretty sure I know the answer.
Hey y'all.....this is how I see it. If I want to know about weight watchers, then please let ME be the one that does all the investigating. When and if I get ready to use WW, then I will jump right on it.
BUT, in the mean time, I don't need anymore reminders that my scales feelings are hurt.
Kinda crazy, isn't it? It starts with tailgating and all those fabulous grilled foods, not to mention the delicious snack food selection. Moves right on in to October, which delivers lots and lots of candies and more of those wonderful snacks, like sausage balls, hot chocolate, pigs, and all kinds of chips and dips.
Then, we have Feast month. Turkey month, so to speak. Tables are filled with ALL kinds of foods.
We eat and eat and eat! Here in the South, instead of stuffing the turkey, we stuff ourselves!!
Great balls of fire, December is eat till you look like Santa month. I'm not talking about foods that pack just a few calories either....I'm talking about foods that are filled with sugars and lots of carbs.
Something seems a little wrong here. It's EAT,EAT, EAT and then it's YOU'VE GOTTA LOSE WEIGHT!
I've been sitting here this morning and already the morning shows have shown at least a dozen NEW gadgets that we can purchase to help us get that FAT off! Minimum cost of one of these items is $60.00.
Already this morning, I've deleted at least four weight loss ads, a how to keep from being depressed ad, and a positive management ad!! WOW.....really!!
Hey.....the way I see it is......I'm Healthy, I'm Happy, I am loved....and I love the Lord!
Love y'all
Shug
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
The Perfect Kind of Day
Happy New Year...............
Yum..Yum! Black eyed Peas, cabbage, cornbread, Jalapeno Deer sausage, creamed potatoes, and Ice cold tea. Gosh, it doesn't get much better than this.
Now that we have eaten, it's just gonna be a sit back and do nothing kind of a day. Cool weather outside, Warm PJ's, a nice sonic Dr. Pepper with extra ice, my laptop, and some nice heat coming from the fireplace.....This is what I call the good life!
As a matter of fact, my eyes are getting a wee bit heavy right now, so.... I see no need to delay a good, warm, relaxing nap!!
Later Gator's....
Shug
Yum..Yum! Black eyed Peas, cabbage, cornbread, Jalapeno Deer sausage, creamed potatoes, and Ice cold tea. Gosh, it doesn't get much better than this.
Now that we have eaten, it's just gonna be a sit back and do nothing kind of a day. Cool weather outside, Warm PJ's, a nice sonic Dr. Pepper with extra ice, my laptop, and some nice heat coming from the fireplace.....This is what I call the good life!
As a matter of fact, my eyes are getting a wee bit heavy right now, so.... I see no need to delay a good, warm, relaxing nap!!
Later Gator's....
Shug
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