New Beginnings

Yesterday, Easter, there were so many family photos posted on Facebook.  I enjoyed them so much.  Most are friends and family that I knew as teenagers and now are parents.  I wish I could have a do over.. but maybe I can pass on a little wisdom from my chair.

As I sat in my chair having my Bible, prayer time I realized that this was going to be one of only a few days I have left in my little house in the forest.  From my chair I can see the Ponderosa pines swaying in the breeze that sounds like the ocean waves.  I see Flagstaff Mountain in the distance still topped with snow.  I see the worn path of my little deers that I have watched since they had spots. These past three years have been the best years of my life.  Bert and I have had more quality time, more laughter, joy and peace.  But what I have gained most is time spent with God and His word.

Oh, I wish I had sought God more in my 20's, 30's and 40's.  Yes I was busy raising children and all there activities that I put time with God in last place, if at all.  I wouldn't have remembered if the dishes or cleaning got done for that day, but I would have grown in my walk with God.  I would have been reminded that little eyes are learning by example.

My walk of faith during those years would have been so different, so easier if I had only made time in the morning before the day began to open God's word and say, "Lord what do you have for me today?".  If I had just made time to get on my knees before God and said, "Lord, thank you that nothing is going to happen today that you don't already know about and have the answer for".

At the end of this week Bert and I are beginning a new chapter in our lives.  Our decision to move to Prescott Valley was based on wanting to be closer to family and some health issues.  But the main reason was that Bert and I felt God has more for us ordinary old people to do in His ministry together.  It's going to be exciting to see what God has for us next.

I'm keeping you in my prayers as I see your life changes on Facebook.
Love you all........

PUZZLE PIECES
My friend and I were staring down at the puzzle pieces on the table.  The border and edges were finished but there were so many pieces left.  All the pieces looked the same, they were all white.  I sat there in dismay and frustration trying to figure out which piece to pick up.  I tried over and over again to piece them together but was getting nowhere.  Then my friend picked up a piece and carefully placed it in just the right place.  It was a perfect fit.  Over and over again my friend amazed me by placing piece after piece in the correct place.  I tried over and over again to help but could not do it.  Watching me struggle my friend sat back in the chair and watched as I tried to do this puzzle myself.  Surely I could figure this out.  Finally I cried out, "Why are you not helping me, I just give up".  With those words said, my friend began to pick up the pieces  and place them right in there place.  In awe I watched as piece after piece fell into place.

My friend is Jesus.  The puzzle was white because my sins are washed away, clean and pure.  I tried to run my life myself, to fix the problems, and solve life's issues.  Jesus just waited patiently for me to stop struggling to do it myself.  When I gave up and begged and cried for help Jesus showed up.  His timing is perfect and His pieces fit perfect in my life.

How about you?  Let God be take the lead in the struggles of your life.  He does a much better job than you or I can do.