Hand to the Plow

Luke 9:62 But Jesus said to him, “No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.”

There was a time when life was comfortable in our family home, when I had the enjoyment of having my husband with me. And, I loved dearly the time when my baby was with me. But I have no wish to go back in time. It was a good time, but we all have to move forward to what is ahead. God has great treasures in store for Tim and Sarah, beyond any measure of what is here on earth. We just go forward without them and in God's time, we will go "home", too.

Sometimes I am afraid that I will fail in my walk with God. It is so easy to judge others, to get angry, and to not put all my trust in God. It is so easy to get caught up in the busy work of life--to the point where it just takes over. Or, find that I have over-committed myself and the mountains of promises are about to fall on me.

It is time to now be still and just listen to the Lord. What are His priorities? Where do I go in my walk with Him? Its time to pray and stay in prayer.

Cookies

Pink and blue frosted sugar cookies were baked for Mother's Day. They went with me to the church for the petition-signing and the rest were sent to all the kids and grandkids.

While visiting an elderly lady last week, I told her I had to go home and bake. She told me she liked oatmeal and chocolate chip cookies. So tonight, after church, a batch of oatmeal chocolate chip cookies was made. I even added spices.

Now--- to get to the scary part of the day. I just made the same cookies that my Mom makes because they are HER favorite!! And, it turned out I like them. Help!!! I am getting old.

Blue Day

Do you have those days when you are chilled all day and can't seem to get motivated to accomplish anything? And, it feels like the weight of the world is on your shoulders.

The Lord has done great things in my life, but I have no courage to do great things for Him. I have no knowledge or talents to bring in lost sheep. Why and for what reason did He come to me? I don't understand.

I sure hope this "blue mood" is only because of the weather. Tomorrow I'll just keep walking forward. I trust the Lord will guide my way and today give me rest and renew my strength.