Wednesday Wisdom

So do not fear, for I am with you;
    do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
    I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Isaiah 41:10

  This scripture feels like God slipping His hand into yours and steadying your heart. When fear starts whispering, He answers louder: I am with you. When discouragement tries to settle in, He reminds you: I am your God. And in every heavy moment, He doesn’t just comfort — He strengthens, helps, and holds you with a grip that does not fail.

Thank You Lord.

I hope your day is filled with blessings and happiness.

Until Next Time

Wednesday Wisdom

 September 2, 2026

Until Next Time

Count your many blessings, name them one by one,

And it will surprise you what the Lord has done.

Post Script:

Hello September, I hope you bring some fresh breezes across the porch after a long Gulf Coast summer.  A new month brings a gentle nudge toward fresh starts and small joys – and maybe the mornings will be a little less hot, and time on the porch will be a lot more enjoyable.

Wednesday Wisdom

 

1 Thessalonians 5:18 - in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.

Until Next Time

Wednesday Wisdom

And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. John 14:3

He's so good to us!

Until Next Time

Wednesday Wisdom & Photo-a-day

Wednesday Wisdom

Photo-a-day with ChrissyT

July 28th - Word: blue

Sylvan Bay 2020

July 29th - Word: Flip Flops

For this word I had to go to the internet for my picture. I don't own a pair of flip flops, I don't like them and I don't wear them.

Flip flops are the only footwear that announce your arrival before you even show up. Flap‑flap‑flap,  it’s like they’re clapping because you finally decided to go somewhere.

😉

Until Next Time

Wednesday Wisdom

February 4, 2026

Wait

*Timing*Will*Word*Plan*

Graphic from the internet.

HIS TIMING:

Isaiah 60:22
"When the time is right, I, the Lord, will make it happen."

This assures believers that God will act at the perfect moment.

 

HIS WILL:

1 Thessalonians 5:18
"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you."

This verse reminds us that no matter what’s going on, choosing gratitude keeps us aligned with God’s heart and His purposes for us.

 

HIS WORD:

Hebrews 4:12

"For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart."

God’s Word is alive with power, cutting through every layer of our being to reveal what is truly in our hearts.

 

HIS PLAN:

Jeremiah 29:11

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope."

This scripture emphasizes God's intention to provide hope and a positive future for His people, even in difficult circumstances.

Ain't God Good?!

Oh yes He is!

Until Next Time

Wednesday Wisdom

Wednesday Wisdom

Proverbs 3:5-6

⁵ Trust in the Lord with all your heart,
And lean not on your own understanding;
⁶ In all your ways acknowledge Him,
And He shall direct your paths.

This scripture was on my heart this morning.  I read it and tucked it away in my heart.  Something to think about during the day.

Later in the morning I picked up my booklet, Mornings With Jesus and to my surprise the message for today blended right in with the scripture.

Mornings With Jesus, excerpt:

When it comes to a concern in your life, consider if you’re anchoring yourself solidly on Jesus.  Choose to believe He can keep you secure even when you can’t see.

When it comes to a concern in your life, consider if you’re anchoring yourself solidly on Jesus.

That is - trusting the Lord with all your heart.

Choose to believe He can keep you secure even when you can’t see.

That is - acknowledge Him and He will direct your paths.

*    *    *    *    *

“I love when God does that—drops a scripture into my heart early, then later confirms it through my devotion. Those little echoes feel like His gentle way of saying, I’m guiding you today.”

Thank You Lord

The Wisdom of Solomon

Until Next Time

Wednesday Wisdom

Photo from the internet.

🌿 Word of Wisdom for Wednesday: 

"Contentment is not the fulfillment of what you want, but the realization of how much you already have."

✨

We live in a world that constantly pushes us to chase more—more success, more possessions, more recognition. But true peace doesn’t come from getting more; it comes from recognizing the blessings already around us.

Contentment doesn’t mean settling for less—it means opening your eyes to see that you already have enough. That morning cup of coffee, the roof over your head, the smile of a loved one, or even the quiet moments of reflection—these are treasures that money can’t buy.

As believers, we are reminded in 1 Timothy 6:6, “But godliness with contentment is great gain.” That’s a heavenly formula: living with a grateful heart brings richness that this world can’t offer.

🕊 A Wednesday Encouragement:

Take a quiet moment today and count your blessings. Not with your head, but with your heart. Breathe in peace, exhale worry. You’re walking through this life with grace and strength—and that’s something to be deeply thankful for.

Here is a scripture plan for contentment, you may write them or just read them.

Happy Wednesday and Blessings to All

Until Next Time

💛

Wednesday Wisdom

  From my study, The Attributes of God.

Sharing it all would be too much for one post, but maybe a few highlights will stir your heart, spark reflection, and deepen your praise for our Savior.”

Session Two – Knowing God

Scripture Reading: Philippians 3:7-10

Points to Ponder:

We want to truly, deeply, and intimately know Him, because knowing God and glorifying Him is what we were created for.

Knowing God takes relationship that is built little by little over time. In Philippians 3, Paul speaks about knowing Christ. He says that he counts everything as loss compared to knowing Christ.

As we know God more, our greatest desire becomes to live with our lives as an offering, to give ourselves up to God so that He can do His will with us.

Knowing God gives fuel to our faith and propels us into action.

Knowing God means that we have a place to run when life does not make sense.

Nothing in this life is more important than knowing and being known by God.

1 Corinthians 8:3

But if anyone loves God, this one is known by Him.

Blessings to All

Until Next Time

Wednesday Wisdom

 I've started a new Bible Study and I feel it's going to really touch me deeply.

Sharing it all would be too much for one post, but maybe a few highlights will stir your heart, spark reflection, and deepen your praise for our Savior.”

The Attributes of God

(The Daily Grace Company) 

            Session One – Who Is God?          

Scripture Reading: Psalm 86: 5-12

5. For You, Lord, are good, and ready to forgive,
And abundant in mercy to all those who call upon You.

6. Give ear, O Lord, to my prayer;
And attend to the voice of my supplications.
7. In the day of my trouble I will call upon You,
For You will answer me.

8. Among the gods there is none like You, O Lord;
Nor are there any works like Your works.
9. All nations whom You have made
Shall come and worship before You, O Lord,
And shall glorify Your name.
 ^10. For You are great, and do wondrous things;
You alone are God.

11. Teach me Your way, O Lord;
I will walk in Your truth;
Unite my heart to fear Your name.

12. I will praise You, O Lord my God, with all my heart, And I will glorify Your name forevermore.

Points to Ponder:

A.W. Tozer wrote: What comes into our mind when we think about God is the most important thing about us.

The world continues only by His sustaining hand.

God Himself became a man to draw near to His own.

Every attribute of God is perfectly revealed in Jesus Christ.

 He is a God who is coming again. 

Acts1:11 - who also said, “Men of Galilee, why do you stand gazing up into heaven? This same Jesus, who was taken up from you into heaven, will so into heaven.”

As the people of God, our greatest desire should be to know Him more deeply and live our lives to glorify His name. 

We should desire to know God so fully that our hearts are aligned to His heart.

Blessings to All

Until Next Time

Wednesday Wisdom

God has four gifts for you . . .

A KEY for every problem, A LIGHT for every shadow, a PLAN for every tomorrow and a JOY for every sorrow.

"God’s gifts are gentle whispers to the soul—

A key to unlock what burdens your heart,

 James 1:5- If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.

A light to guide through shadows that fall,

Psalm 119:105- Your word is a lamp to my feet

And a light to my path.

 A plan that unfolds with grace each new start,

Jeremiah 29:11- For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.

And joy that sings even when sorrows call.

John 16:22-Therefore you now have sorrow; but I will see you again and your heart will rejoice, and your joy no one will take from you. 

I'm sure enjoying the pretty flowers from Mr D.

He sure is a thoughtful hubby♥

On a sadder note, little Adalyn fell out of her chair at pre-K and broke her arm.  It's a serious break and she has to see a specialist to be sure setting it will not take surgery. 

WooHoo, no surgery required and she has a pretty purple cast.

I just hate this sweet little girl had to take this journey, yet I'm praising God she is going to be okay.

Mr D's brother, Marvin and our grandson Matt came for a visit Monday night.  We such a good fellowship together, family visits are a true blessing.

Something I enjoy is good ol' gospel music and/or church hymns.  Nothing takes me to the foot of the cross any faster.  Here is one of my favorite gospel hymns from Alison Kraus.

“Down to the River to Pray” is a /or American Christian folk hymn. It dates to the mid-19th century as a Negro Spiritual, “The Good Old Way”.

There are many versions of the song, and this one became popular when it appeared in the sound-track of the movie, O Brother, Where Art Thou?

(another movie I haven't seen)

In the film of O Brother, Where Art Thou the hymn is sung as people wade into a river to be baptised (dunked in the water) by a preacher.

Alison Krauss, Down To The River To Pray

[Chorus]
As I went down in the river to pray
Studyin' about that good ol' way
And who shall wear the starry crown?
Good Lord, show me the way

[Verse 5]
O, sinners, let's go down
Let's go down, come on down
O, sinners, let's go down

Down in the river to pray

Until Next Time

Meet me at the river!

Wednesday Wisdom

 

In a world that often encourages snap judgments and quick opinions, choosing curiosity feels like a quiet act of grace. To wonder about someone’s story rather than define it. To lean in with kindness instead of pushing away with assumptions.  To care about each other, even those we do not know.

Let us be slow to judge, and swift to seek understanding. For in curiosity, we find compassion. In compassion, we find Christ.

“Do not judge by appearances, but judge with right judgment.” — John 7:24 (ESV)

It’s a reminder that true discernment begins with looking deeper—with kindness, humility, and a heart open to understanding.

Blessings to All

Until Next Time

Wednesday Wisdom

 

🌿 The path to enduring and lasting peace is exclusively found only through faith in Jesus Christ. His love surrounds us like a soft morning light—steady, comforting, eternal. In Jesus, we discover refuge from life’s storms and strength for each step. When we welcome Him into our hearts, peace no longer feels distant—it settles deep within, blossoming in every moment we trust Him. Visits With Family & Friends Warm the Heart♥ …and in His presence, that warmth is made complete.

Blessings To All

Until Next Time

Todays graphic is from A Coffee Break with God Facebook page.

Wednesday Wisdom

 

"The Cross Still Stands"
No matter how the world changes, the Cross remains—a symbol of God's unchanging love, grace, and redemption. Through every storm and season, it stands as a beacon of hope and a reminder that Jesus' sacrifice still speaks life, forgiveness, and eternal victory.

Beautiful words from Fannie Crosby:

1. Jesus, keep me near the cross,
   There a precious fountain—
   Free to all, a healing stream—
   Flows from Calv’ry’s mountain.
   • In the cross, in the cross,
     Be my glory ever;
     Till my raptured soul shall find
     Rest beyond the river.
2. Near the cross, a trembling soul,
   Love and Mercy found me;
   There the bright and morning star
   Sheds its beams around me.
3. Near the cross! O Lamb of God,
   Bring its scenes before me;
   Help me walk from day to day,
   With its shadows o’er me.
4. Near the cross I’ll watch and wait
   Hoping, trusting ever,
   Till I reach the golden strand,
   Just beyond the river.
5. Blessings to All
6. Until Next Time
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Wednesday Wisdom

 

💡 Walking in Wisdom: A Gift from God
“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.” – James 1:5

Wisdom isn't just knowledge or experience—it’s the ability to see life through God’s eyes. It helps us navigate the winding roads, respond with grace, and live with purpose.

In today’s fast-paced world, where opinions shout louder than truth and choices are endless, godly wisdom is more precious than gold. It doesn’t come from age alone or education—it begins with reverence for the Lord.
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.” – Proverbs 9:10

Wisdom leads us to speak life, make peace, and sow seeds of righteousness in a world that desperately needs it. It helps us know when to speak and when to be silent, when to stand firm and when to yield. It teaches us to walk humbly, love deeply, and serve others with joy.

So, how do we grow in wisdom?

✨ Ask God for it daily. He is generous to those who seek Him.
✨ Read His Word. The Bible is a wellspring of wisdom, filled with guidance for every season.
✨ Learn from the wise. Surround yourself with people who reflect God’s character.
✨ Live it out. Wisdom is not just knowing—it’s doing. Let your life be a living testimony.

Let’s not chase after the wisdom of the world, which is often loud and proud, but rather seek the quiet, steadfast wisdom from above:
“But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peace-loving, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy.” – James 3:17

Let this be our prayer today:
“Lord, teach me to number my days, that I may gain a heart of wisdom.” (Psalm 90:12)

Blessings to you as you walk wisely and shine brightly.

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Until Next Time

Wednesday Wisdom

Life is too short to wait. 

The phrase “Life is too short to wait” is a reminder of how precious and fleeting time really is. It encourages us not to waste our days hesitating, procrastinating, or putting off the things that truly matter. 

🌿 1. Time Is a Gift, Not a Guarantee

We aren’t promised tomorrow. Waiting too long to pursue our dreams, mend relationships, or say what’s on our hearts can mean we miss the chance altogether.

🌼 2. Don’t Let Fear Hold You Back

Fear often keeps us waiting—waiting for the perfect moment, more courage, or the right conditions. But often, those “perfect” conditions never come. Stepping out in faith is how we grow.

☕ 3. Live With Purpose and Joy

Whether it’s a small moment—like sharing coffee with a friend—or a big leap—like changing careers or taking that trip—you’re meant to live fully, not just safely.

🙏 4. A Biblical Perspective

James 4:14 says, “What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.” This reminds us to use our time wisely and live in a way that honors God now—not someday.

In short:

Don’t wait to say “I love you,” to chase your calling, or to enjoy the beauty of today. Life’s too short to stand still—so live it boldly, gratefully, and with your eyes on what really matters.

The last adventure I had was an ambulance ride to the hospital.  I think I better pass on the adventures!

I'm seeing "Decorate your own soul", how would you do that?

Maybe with precious memories, good times, enjoying life, conversations with God and lots of scriptures hanging all over me. lol

How about you?  How would you decorate your soul?

Blessings to All

Until Next Time

Mary