SHOW US HOW TO LIVE IN THESE DAYS OF COMPLICATION

I think the word for today is complications; families are complicated. Life as we’re living it today is complicated, many are hurting, sad, or broken yet our Lord is Lord over the complications! This we will believe in our darkest night of the soul, in the most complicated issues, in the wildest storm, You Jesus Christ our God and Father are Lord over the complications. 


You know the beginning from the end, the Alpha and Omega, the beautiful pattern of tapestry. Why would we think we can go through life pain-free when You suffered ultimately? Though it doesn't make us feel good to go through things, we know we have fellowship with Your suffering. We will believe the report of the Lord today that this is the day that He has made and in that we can find some small thing to rejoice in. 


Everyone reading this has the gift of life, everyone reading this is able to find someone to bless in some small way, if not a large way, everyone reading this can be thankful for something today. If we have lost family members thank the Lord for those we have left, if we are in pain in one part of our body, thank the Lord for the parts that don't hurt, if we don't have an abundance of provision thank the Lord for what we do have. It is a "give thanks" day and we don't have to wait until a designated Thanksgiving Day of the year to be grateful. I’m so grateful for the gift of my newest grandson, Jude. What joy he brings to my heart. Shiloh will be an awesome mom!


Today is my Word Weavers International prayer day. Lord, I so praise you for this group and the help, love and support that they give to all of us. Strengthen those who labor in love in this group that writers writing Your words will emerge. Help us all to be strong in Your power and might and words of grace and healing. Personally, Word Weavers has so enhanced my life and given me opportunities I would’ve never had. I can’t give You Jesus, enough praise. I am grateful and pray a double blessing on my fellow Word Weavers and those to come.



Thinking about Step work today.

 Step 1

 I admit I am powerless that my life has become unmanageable.

 Step 2 “Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves

 could restore us to sanity.”

Step 3: Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God as we understood Him.

 Lord, many years ago turned my will and life over to You to do what You will, when You will it. I love You, Lord, and I give my whole being and life to You. You are so awesome and my help in the time of trouble. You are my source, my resource, my Father, my Abba, my love. I can’t do this stuff down here on earth without a touch from Your hand and I need to be cleansed and renewed and a fire set within me to do Your will in this life. I ask that You make me a light and a blessing and give me direction. Help me to live this life as You have provided it for me, not as I wanted at times, but still good in so many ways.  Show me how to live, show me how to live, show me how to live I pray.

 Thinking on Step 2, I don't know how anyone can believe that there is any other way to sanity than through our God, strong, mighty and powerful.

 I believe I truly did the 3rd step when I was 21 and rededicated myself to the Lord. But whenever I am stressed or have extra problems, the advise from a dear friend and sponsor was to go over steps 1-3 again every time needed, until peace comes.

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OUT OF THE EMBERS has made me a fan of Amanda Cabot (my book review)

I was so happy to find that Out of the Embers is the first in a series, as the book was a real page turner for me. I’ve never read any of Amanda Cabot’s books and this will surely not be the only one of hers I will read. I’m totally a fan, now.


There was a lot of mystery, story plots and very good characters in this book. I loved that it kept the Revell tradition of a book with Christian values and even the most questionable character was able to find redemption.


The setting in Texas Hill Country in the 1850’s was beautiful. Evelyn was definitely a hero as she fervently protected young Polly.


The family she found and the man she fell in love with was wonderful to behold. There was a lot of suspense and intrigue. The love she showed for little Polly who was not timid in announcing her need for a daddy when she met Wyatt was charming. With all the potential suitors for the lovely Evelyn, it had me holding my breath.


In some ways with the acquiring of the restaurant in town and the good food served, it reminded me of a LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE segment. Romance amongst suspense adds up to a book that you’ll definitely want to read. I’m hoping I get to review the next one, too.




 Out of the Embers was a book that I received free of charge from Revell Reads in exchange for my honest review.

Praying for peace for our families and health and safety also.

Do you ever feel like you are on the “Same Merry-go-Round but a Different Horse!”

Do you ever get tired of the stress in your life? Do you ever feel that the prayer reservation you made with the Lord has been canceled and the hopes and dreams you have had for years will never happen? Sometime I think I’m on the same merry-go-round but a different horse. Have you ever felt that way?
But who am I to think that God should be on my timetable?

If it costs you nothing, it's worth nothing! Endurance is the
price tag of achievement. Listen, "We pray that you'll have the strength...not the grim strength of gritting your teeth but the strength God gives...that endures the unendurable and spills over into joy" (Col 1:11 The Message)

The Lord, the Lord God almighty will be our comfort, strength and hope when all of those things seem far away. When the hurt seems unbearable, when the days seem endless and fruitless, He and He alone will be our strong Help. Oh the pain in a mother’s heart when she sees the turmoil of addiction overtake that precious child. Oh, the love she feels, but also knows she is helpless, powerless and cannot wave the magic wand and make it all okay.

Surround all who read this today with Your peace, love and Hope. We see the picture from below, the flawed strings; the messed-up threads, but You see the beautiful tapestry from heaven that is the complete, full and beautiful work of art. We yield to You dear Lord and still we pray. Help, us Lord this day and please be with that one who is hurting the most; you know who it is. This prayer was inspired by the many sisters among us, who are mighty blessings and forces to be contended with in the fight against addictions. May their burdens be lifted. We are praying over at Somebody's Mother; please feel free to join us:

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A good word to start the day: "Yet, the LORD longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion.
For the LORD is a God of justice.
Blessed are all who wait for him!" (Isaiah 30:18). Don't give up when you are waiting:)