Strength

All the inspiration and resolve that I had to get in shape has quickly dissolved into just hoping to get through the day.   I twisted my back wrong when a rug moved under me, while I was turning on some steps.  Now it is painful just to move.   It was a poor goal to begin with.  Our eyes should be on God and His desire for us.

2 Corinthians 12:9  And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Let us see what the Lord has planned for us.

The Ides of March

The Ides of March is noted for being a pagan holiday and, also, the day that Julius Caesar was killed. When I was young, the Ides of March was a romantic mystery in March that brought forth Spring, I knew nothing about any pagan holidays, nor would I have bothered about what day Julius Caesar was killed.  The "Ides of March" was like the romanticized windswept moors of England or Ireland. Bringing alive the breathe of spring in all its mystery.

This year, the 1st of March roared in like a little lion.  It was followed by the Ides, which brought forth sun and a beautiful day.  A day blessed by God.

My forever friend and I were going to celebrate my birthday on the 1st, but due to icy road conditions we postponed our lunch get-together til the 15th.  It was a wonderful choice.  She brought her mother, and I brought my elderly cousin and sister, and we had a wonderful time.   It ended way too quickly.  We confirmed promises of meeting again soon, and then she made the long journey home.

It is always somewhat amusing, when people set aside days for pagans, or other special occasions.  There is no day that can belong to a pagan god, for they are nothing.  All days belong to the Lord and are consecrated by Him for whatever purpose He desires.   What strength we have to know that in all things, God is with us!

Romans 8:28  And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.

 

Freedom

GOD ON THE MOUNTAIN: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9nwKZThgzwc

What a faithful God we serve! No matter how dark the night, He is there. We may not see darkness on our difficult days, yet spiritually, it is there. But, we have Hope, and it keeps His light in our lives. Our Hope is in our Lord who will be there for us, a Hope that our Lord will never stop loving us, a Hope that the Lord, God of All will keep us to the end.  

We all have mountains, and each day can bring new mountains that stretch into weeks, months and years. This year has seen the end of many mountains, as the Lord opens new doors and new life for me and my children.

  

As my birthday rolls around, I am going to make changes in my life.  The Lord gives us so many opportunities to help others, but He also opens doors for His love to shine on each of us, also.   I have the opportunity to heal.  I will go to my doctor's appointment, a little over a month away, and there hope to get orders to continue physical therapy for a few more sessions.  Its amazing what a physical therapist can do, they just manipulate your spine and joints and get everything in alignment and order!   I love them!  

Once everything is back in alignment, I hope to work out at the spa and get back in shape.  Our hearts and spirit are forever young, we need to keep our body toned so that we are ready for whatever comes.  We have freedom to choose to live for the Lord or die with this world.   I choose the Lord!  There is freedom in His love--a love that frees our soul and makes it soar to places that are indescribable.  Lord, whatever you will, let it be so.