Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.” Psalms 126:5-6 I recently heard a preacher teach about Leah, the wife of Jacob in Genesis 29. Leah was not loved like Rachel, her younger,… Continue reading Lord, Do You See Me?
Tag: Scripture
Praise Without Inhibition
“The Lord your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; In his love he will no longer rebuke you, But will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17 Transparency has always been one of my strengths so I will be very transparent. My life has been… Continue reading Praise Without Inhibition
The Greatest of Friends
When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in his spirit and greatly troubled. ~ John 11: 33 The older I get the more I reflect on my life. I’ve recently realized one of the saddest things about getting older is looking back at… Continue reading The Greatest of Friends
I Am Washed and Sanctified
But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God. 1 Corinthians 6:11 (b) Last week I found out that someone I have known my entire life, a relative that I was once very close to was saying very hurtful… Continue reading I Am Washed and Sanctified
There Was Purpose in My Loss
October 11, 2021 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; Proverbs 3:5 I’m going to admit something that only my closest friends have known about me. For the past 3 months I have suffered from a very depressed state. I have had the symptoms on the checklist;… Continue reading There Was Purpose in My Loss
I’ve Got Joy In My Heart
August 31, 2021 Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. The Lord has made his salvation known and revealed his righteousness to the nations. Psalm 98:1-2 My life has been an emotional roller coaster the past few… Continue reading I’ve Got Joy In My Heart
Learning to be Still
August 8, 2021 “Do not conform to the pattern of this world. but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…” Romans 12:2 I am a very transparent person. What you see if what you get. I wear my heart on my sleeve, as the old expression goes. I am not a person who uses… Continue reading Learning to be Still
He Knows My Name
July 28, 2021 Jesus said to her, “Mary.” John 20:16 One of the joys of my life is my friendships. I have an amazing support system. People who have my back and look out for me. Some were friends prior to my separation and divorce, like my Book Club. They were my constant support through… Continue reading He Knows My Name
Seeking my Aquilla
July 21, 2021 The churches in the province of Asia send you greetings. Aquilla and Priscilla greet you warmly in the Lord, and so does the church that meets at their house. I Corinthians 16:19 So, I have had a fascination over the past few years with Priscilla and Aquila. I don’t know much about… Continue reading Seeking my Aquilla
I Trust God’s Plan
July 15, 2021 I Trust God’s Plan I called on your name, o Lord, from the depths of the pit; you heard my plea , “Do not close your ear to hear my cry for help!” You came near when I called on you; you said “Do not fear!” Lamentations 3:55-57 “Beauty from Ashes,” or… Continue reading I Trust God’s Plan
Beauty from Pain 