The Fog is Lifting
Not to say I will not cry more over my father's death and don't need more prayer, but today I woke up at the normal time and felt like making coffee, I felt like reading the daily readings from Exodus, I even felt like going to the car wash...my car is filthy, I stood there long enough in the cool breeze to get the outer most layer of dirt off the car.
The sun is out, Goldfinches, Pine Siskins, our usual Dove, Woodpecker, Cardinals, Blue Jays, and Sparrows are at the feeders. I want to play hookie and plant delphinium, petunias, and pansies I bought last night. Burgundy petunias, light blue delphinium, light blue and dark blue pansies. May sound like a weird colour combination, but it's very pretty.
I feel so good today because I have been lifted up in prayer by friends, family, and complete strangers. I feel so good today because I know where my father is and he was secure knowing he was saved.
There will more tears...but there will be laughter as well. Scripture tells us:
And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 4He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."
A cheerful heart is good medicine,but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song.
The sun is out, Goldfinches, Pine Siskins, our usual Dove, Woodpecker, Cardinals, Blue Jays, and Sparrows are at the feeders. I want to play hookie and plant delphinium, petunias, and pansies I bought last night. Burgundy petunias, light blue delphinium, light blue and dark blue pansies. May sound like a weird colour combination, but it's very pretty.
I feel so good today because I have been lifted up in prayer by friends, family, and complete strangers. I feel so good today because I know where my father is and he was secure knowing he was saved.
There will more tears...but there will be laughter as well. Scripture tells us:
And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with men, and he will live with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. 4He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away."
A cheerful heart is good medicine,but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.
The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and I am helped. My heart leaps for joy and I will give thanks to him in song.
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I know I'm going to love this study on Esther. The Lord has a way of bringing into our lives exactly what we need at just the right time.
I don't think the color combination is wierd. My question is this: where in the world do you live that you can be planted this early? I can't even see the grass for the feet of snow piled everywhere.
I'm so glad the fog is lifting. I'm positive there will be many more days (unbeknownst to you) that will bring tears. I lost my step mom over two years ago and I would sporatically cry just on a whim...something will bring a memory or tear. Fortunately, those tear usually bring a release. I think there's a little pain still in us after death and we need those quick cries to release more of the pain. Make sense? I hope.
When Greg Lauri lost his son just recently, he said people would come up to him and say "I am sorry you lost your son," And he would reply, "I didn't lose him, I know right where he is."
Blessings to you sister,
Siesta OC
Blessings