Thankful Thursday

 

It’s a cool winter day with the sun shining bright, just the way I like it!  I caught some movement from the corner of my eye and when I turned I saw a pretty butterfly fluttering around the rose bushes.  Delightful.

The Butterfly

I was sitting on the porch today,

When a butterfly flew up to play.

I watched him flutter his wings up and down,

As he looked at me not making a sound.

I smiled at him and he smiled back,

Then he flew away . . . .

                      Goodbye Butterfly.

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A poem I wrote on a similar day of few years back.

I found a little lizard sunning himself on the back porch and a few birds wishing there was seed in their feeders.  I need to put that on Mr D’s ‘to-do’ list.

He had some high numbers on his last blood test and today he’s off to the doctor to get some things checked out.  I know he would appreciate your prayers.

As for me, I’ll sit here by the big window and work on my diamond art until he’s back home.

Ob-la-di, ob-la-da
Life goes on, brah
La-la, how the life goes on
Ob-la-di, ob-la-da
Life goes on, brah
La-la, how the life goes on

Even with the worries that come with doctor visits and the unknowns we all face, my heart is resting in gratitude today. The sunshine, the butterfly dancing through the roses, the tiny lizard soaking up warmth, even the birds reminding me to refill their feeders—all of it feels like God’s quiet way of saying He’s near. So I’m choosing thankfulness right here by the big windows, trusting that the same God who watches over the smallest creatures is watching over us too. Life goes on, and grace goes with it.

Ephesians 5:20: "Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ."

Until Next Time

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NEAR on Wednesday

Nearer is where I want to be.

"Draw near to God." Every story the Bible contains has an overarching theme running through it: the heartbeat of God to have a relationship with His children.

Drawing near to God gives peace to our souls; peace from the burden of our sins and peace in the midst of the burdens that come to us through others’ sin as well. The nearness of God is our answer - let us draw near to God with a sincere heart and with the full assurance that faith brings.

Regardless of what exactly God’s image inside us is, it calls us back to Him. And His call is always for us to draw into His presence because it is what we were made for. The nearness of God is our answer. His nearness is our need.

NEARER

Today’s Inspiration:

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Several days of nice weather gave us the perfect excuse to get out and ride around a bit, just taking in the sights and keeping up with what’s happening in our little corner of the world.

A view of Main Street ~ when the malls came along, the little shops on Main started closing one by one.  Now they are mostly thrift or antique stores, with a few good places to eat scattered around.

On the way home we swung by King’s Barbecue and picked up a half‑pound of brisket. With leftover baby lima beans and a bit of slaw waiting in the fridge, it all came together into a simple but delicious lunch.

Later in the day Tammy stopped by for a visit and brought some of her chicken spaghetti. That’s tucked away in the fridge and will make a fine lunch for tomorrow. We ended up talking through a few things from our chronological Bible reading plan. We don’t always see everything the same way, but we sure do enjoy hearing each other’s thoughts.

Until Next Time