Category: Chat

No…ish

Are you superstitious?

I am not superstitious, but I would not walk under a ladder for fear of something falling on my head. Neither do I take a pinch of spilled salt and throw  it over my shoulder  to ward off bad luck

I believe in God and that he loved the world that he sent his only begotten son to die for the sins of the world. That is not superstition or religion but a way of life and my belief.

I don’t believe in luck. God is in control, and nothing happens outside of his knowledge. As my Dad always preached, nothing hits God by surprise.

I don’t get involved in things I don’t understand or things that may have dark pagan or folklore meanings hinged in their history. Curses that can not be explained away.  Things  I don’t understand and I find are freaky. Those things I leave alone.

For The Moment…63

When God works for you, who can stop it?

Before time began, God existed. There is no beginning to His kingdom, and there is no end. He sits on His throne and rules over everything.

When He makes a promise, there is no one who can stop it. His mind is fixed, and His hand is stretched out to deliver His people.

Like a loving father cherishing His children, so too God loves His people. The same God who makes a path in the sea. A way in the mighty waters, in the storm to safety.  He is our father.

Great is our God.

Thus saith the Lord, which make the a way in the sea; and a path in the mighty waters. Remember, ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing.

Isaiah 43 verses 16 to 19.

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He prepares everything for those who love Him.

He promised to go ahead and make the path straight. He will walk with you through the waters of destruction and be with you even in the fire so the flames will not burn.

He will guide you with His eyes upon you so you have never to be afraid.

These promises are His to make because He can never lie because He is God.

Of His love, there is no end and no beginning. It is as eternal and infinite as He is real, as He is true.

Lift upon your eyes on high. Lift up your heart and see the beauty of my Lord.

Is not His name Wonderful?

( Adapted from Psalm 46 and Isaiah 40, 41, and 42)

A dog

Which animal would you compare yourself to and why?

I like dogs, and from childhood my Dad would call me his little puppy because I would follow him everywhere.

I am not that young child anymore, but a few qualities I still have as I did in childhood are loyalty and companionship.

If you are my friend, I would be loyal to you, but don’t cross me. I will never forget the betrayal. I will forgive but not forget, and therefore, I will walk away for good.

With regards to companionship; I am in the relationship for the long term.

A dog is a good animal.

Short and sweet for the old girl

Write a letter to your 100-year-old self.

Looks like you made it.

It is a blessing to be healthy and wise. I am glad you can say the Lord has saved you from all your troubles.

Continue to praise the Lord and live right.

Again, health is wealth, as you well know.

Department Stores

Where would you go on a shopping spree?

I like a good department store with high-end items, a variety of goods and where there are sales. I like luxury and quality but if I can get it for an excellent price that is the best.

My advice is to look for the sales. Do some window shopping. Get their newsletter or check out their website, and when the time is right and the store has a great sale , go for it.

Hidden Star

What is your middle name? Does it carry any special meaning/significance?

My name is somewhat controversial for some people, but my middle names work well with the first name.

Esther is the first middle name. It is found in the Bible as the hero or heroine of faith who saved her people from genocide. In Hebrew, it is given the value or meaning to hide. As Esther’s identity was hidden from the king , she hid her people from certain death. In Persian history, it is taken from the goddess Istar, meaning Star.

Maureen is the second name. It is of Irish descent, in the Gaelic, it is spelled and it is a diminutive of the name Mary.

As mentioned in early entries, my name is Jemima, which means dawn or handsome as the day.

Putting all three names together and using the first initials of my names,  my parents came up with my pet name as Jem.

Jemima, Esther, Maureen.  JEM.

I think that was really cool.

For The Moment…61

My tongue should always speak the truth.

My mouth shall not send out curses but blessing.

The way I walk and talk should please God that I do not fall into temptation.

I should have a song in my mouth and ready words of praise for my Lord.

My heart is inviting a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is a pen of a ready writer.

Psalm 45 verse 1

Lack of patience

What is the last thing you learned?

I want things now. I understand that life doesn’t work like that.

I am learning in my life journey not to look at others and what they have. That life they live does not belong to me. It may look greener, but it really isn’t if I look closer.

Waiting is hard to do, but I know my time will come where I, too, will be blessed.

My new way of thinking is to ensure that as I wait, I need to enjoy the pause.

Don’t be impatient. Everything will work out just fine.

Trust and wait.

How old are you?

What is one question you hate to be asked? Explain.

Really, my age is no one’s business but my own. Would knowing my age make you like me better? If I am older than you and look great, you envy me, which turns to hatred because of all the gossip you spread. If I am younger than you, there is still gossip. There is no comparison between us.

Society is fixated on numbers on how old someone is.

For example: A man is in a car accident, and the news report says a thirty year old man is injured. What is the point? Does the accident get more value as his age goes up or down?

I hate ageism. Everyone must be put in a category and labeled. Once we are labeled, we are given a character we have to live up to or down to. We must gather all those in our same category and be the same. There is no mixing. There is no change. There is nothing unique.

I am not ashamed of my age, I just would like some privacy.

Can that be respected?