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Since his death, it is not the same

Are there any activities or hobbies you’ve outgrown or lost interest in over time?

I loved to bead. I loved making things with my beads. I made bracelets, necklaces and rings, and even bookmarks. I love to go to the bead shops and pick out new items. I spent a lot of money, even my lunch money, and would go without eating, but it was worth it.

My greatest cheerleader was my Dad. Everything I made for him was “beautiful.” He passed after my last craft show a few years ago in the spring. The years are going by so fast, it seems like yesterday.

I put away my tools and my beads, and I have no desire to make anything.

Not yet. It will all come back.

I just need time.

For The Moment…36

Ask BIG, and don’t be afraid.

You don’t have what you desire because you don’t ask him. He gives us everything because he is our source of blessing, so ask. And when you ask, do it in detail.  Every little thing awakes his ear. He loves to know you can trust him, and you believe he can do whatever you ask for.  He is faithful.

Jesus said, ” Ask and it shall be given unto you. Everyone who asks receives.”

That person who comes to him he will not cast away or cast aside. He loves freely and fully. Ask and approach him with all reverence and boldness, knowing he will reward you.

With God, all things are possible.

(Adapted from James 4 verse 2 and Matthew 7 verse 7 and 8.), Matthew 19 verse 26.)

Next up…give thanks believing –

For The Moment…35

Trust in the Lord and ask Him for all your needs.

Whisper a prayer  of believing and trust –

In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust. I call on thee and there is no one like thee. Thou art the God of all and above all, mighty in power and wisdom who can never fail or change.

Hear my cry and come in as I wait for thee.

And the Lord answers saying, “Fear not; for you shall not be ashamed.”

(Adapted from Psalm 31 verse 1, Romans 10 verse 11)

Not a candy lover…

What’s your favorite candy?

However, I do like to pop a mint in my mouth so I don’t have my friends keeling over in a death heap from my breath.

Besides, it is nice to have fresh breath when going for that sweet liplock with my guy.

On the other hand, I pray his breath is fresh, too.

I’m I superficial?

Of course I am. A girl has to be whatever she wants to be. Besides, I don’t want him screwing up his face because he hates to kiss me. He has to love to dive right, honey, and the same for me.

I need a break from work to get my sea legs.

Do you need a break? From what?

Don’t get me wrong, I love my job. I work with the public, meeting people from different walks of life. Some are kind others not so much, but all have a story, and I like storytelling and listening.

But I need at times to be recharged. Recharging will be a good break. A break not two weeks  but something with substance like a sabbatical. I mean it will be a dream if it were a paid sabbatical.

What will I do?

My side hustle. It is artsy. Something very different to my medical based field.

For The Moment…34

Praise in the midst of mourning.

I will give thanks unto thee, oh Lord.

To the end, my glory will praise thee for thou turned my mourning into dancing.

When I looked, I saw that weeping only lasted for the night because Joy came in the morning.

( Adapted from Psalm 30)

January 1, 1983

The most important invention in your lifetime is…

The internet was established on that date. I love surfing. I do a lot of research, and the internet is a treasure house of knowledge. Some things are good and some bad, but it is how you use this source.

There are folks using it for evil, and we try to stay far from them until we can’t because they have us in their crosshairs. Now, that is bad, and there is nothing we can do, but be careful.

We can’t throw the baby out with the dirty bath water.

For The Moment…33

The Lord is in control.

The Lord sits as king forever. There is none like Him. He rules with a strong arm and with great compassion.

He is worthy to be praised from the rising of the sun to the going down of the same.

(Adapted from Psalm 29 verse 10, Psalm 113 verse 3 and Psalm 135 verse 6.)

My Day Off

Describe your most ideal day from beginning to end.

An ideal day is always a day off work.

Wake up before anyone else when it is still dark but almost dawn.

Fall on my knees in prayer and Thanksgiving for another day. Ask for guidance throughout the day. Don’t want to step on any toes and cause a fight. I want to make good choices.

Let the dogs out to do their business and open the house. Watch the sun creep up on the horizon to peek through the trees. Then call for family worship.

Then, fulfill the desire to get ready and exercise. Yikes!!!! Did I say that? That is my evil twin talking.

Become a nice domestic kind nice person and make breakfast for all. I do like cooking and creating yummy dishes.

Shower and get ready for some blogging and writing my stories as well as editing those stories with deadlines attached.

Have lunch, relax, play with the dogs, chat with family, and relax some more.

Eat dinner someone else made. Relax and watch a movie.

Have family prayer, then do my devotions and get ready for bed. Have a great night’s sleep, and then wake refreshed the next morning dv.

Sounds like a wonderful day to me.

Long sigh……………………………………….

For The Moment…32

My words are not fake.

I do not want to speak peace to my neighbors but have mischief in my heart. ( adapted from Psalm 27 verse 3.)

My prayer today is that I want my words to be pure and sincere. I pray daily that my ways might please the Lord. I pray my heart might be right before the Lord who dwells in holiness and who is holy and cannot look upon sin. But he might be pleased with me and that my enemies will be at peace with me.

Amen.