From the Rising of the Sun to It's going Down

When I am finally still & away from life's distractions, I embellish my soul in the beauty of a sunset over the Caribbean. The joy of my spirit cannot be contained & I cry out in Praise to my God, the Creator of the Universe: "Praise the Lord! Praise O servants of the Lord, Praise the name of the Lord! Blessed be the name of the Lord, From this time forth and forevermore! From the rising of the sun, to it's going down, the Lord's name is to be praised." Psalm 113:3

Arise and Shine

Arise and Shine...to new life, be radiant with the glory of the Lord, for your light has come & the Glory of the Lord has risen upon thee. For behold, darkness shall cover the earth & dense darkness the people, but the Lord shall arise upon you & His Glory shall be seen on you. And nations shall come to your light & kings to the brightness of your rising. Isaiah 60:1-3

Expression Of Light & Color

In my Dream Class, there is an amazing quote in our book by Bill Johnson that says, "The result of a transformed mind is that the impossible becomes logical." Looking at this one white Lupine standing out alone amongst all the blue, it makes me think of how God can make what seems impossible in my life, possible. Here, God orchestrates a beautiful symphony of color & light. In my own life, I too can be an expression of His color & light. My life with God is a garden, filled with His Glory, He is tending to, so lovingly & wisely. "I am my Beloved's {garden} & my Beloved is mine!" Song of Solomon 6:3

Grandchildren Moab 2011

Having my grandchildren reminds me of how I can overcome obstacles. When I see them struggling & wanting to give up, I encourage them that they 'Can do it, and they do it." We all need someone to cheer us on when we feel like giving up. I enjoy watching children's movies that obviously have a big people message in it such as 'A Bugs Life'. When Flick feels like a failure because he thinks outside the box & believes in ideas & doing things differently, he has to go through some pretty disappointing things that don't work, however, there is courage in his heart & he is the only ant who stands up to 'Hopper', the big bully grasshopper. After being laughed at, rejected, shunned, punched, kicked & called 'lower than dirt, a little ant named 'Dot' is the one who believes in him and doesn't give up. Flick rises to the challenge and says the unspeakable, 'Ants are not meant to serve grasshoppers. It's the grasshoppers who need the ants". The other ants hear his courage & courage rises up in them & they too believe. Overcoming is a wonderful thing. We need each other to believe when we cannot & to see things differently. That's what life is all about! Believing, overcoming & living a life that we love & are passionate about. "If you had faith, trust, confidence in God even so small like a grain of mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, 'Be pulled up by the roots, and be planted in the sea', and it would obey you". Luke 17:6

KCC Stained Glass Window

Kremmling Community Church celebrated it's 100th year birthday last June, 2011. I am privileged to be a part of this family of believers. They welcomed my husband & I, 2 years ago with warm, loving, arms & have embraced us in life's difficulties & in celebration. I am sharing one of many beautiful stained glass windows that I have come to enjoy as I worship here. The presence of God fills the sanctuary & I am filled with His Peace. Here, I am free to express His Glory. Like King David of old, I dance before the Lord with all my heart & I am glad! Psalm 150

Declarations of God's Goodness

Declarations are a powerful way to breathe new life into my day, giving me focus & clarity as I live out my destiny. So in my journal this morning I felt led to declare NEW words into my life. I need this & read recently how I must recover my focus daily. It doesn't just come to me, I must grab hold of it with determination. One of the declarations I made was, "I am in step with God's timing & trust Him to bring the support, ideas & provision I need. Like these sunflowers that trust the farmer for the support & provision they need, I face the SON & rest in His goodness. "The Goodness of God endures Continually..." Psalm 52:1a

On Sunday I could feel a shift in nature. After going to church, my husband & I decided on our way home, that it was a perfectly beautiful day to pack a lunch & go for a drive up on Gore Pass. Two moose had been seen near our home earlier in the week so we were on the search for more moose. On our way up we saw some fresh tracks we were certain were moose. After having our little 'picnic' in the car & enjoying the sunshine, listening to the beautiful & inspiring Rivera's new 'Yearnings' CD, and an eagle soaring overhead, I felt like I was in Heaven! As we headed back, we slowed by the tracks we saw earlier and spotted this moose laying down in the trees! I never seem to tire of nature & God's creation. Thank you Lord for spontaneity, and how my heart is stirred by the freshness of each season. My eyes are filled with renewed hope & I am glad!