Take A Walk With Me

 A few years ago while standing in the desert, my world was upside down, God brought this scripture to me. This past Sunday night, i listened to a lesson being taught on allowing God to do a New Thing. When the scripture was used, I knew I was meant to be there. A new thing. You can’t have the new if you won’t let go of the old. I let go of my past. Let go of who I was in my 20’s. Let go of married Julia. It’s a new year and I want Jesus to do a new thing in me. I have some direction and I know what the Lord wants me to do. It’s a matter of timing and allowing God to continue the process in me. Making me a new heart, a renewed mind and a fresh vision. I’m no longer in a desert season. God’s love, mercy and grace is flowing all around me. A new thing, a new life in 2025.

 Time stood still. I could hear the music and the choir singing “Holy Are You Lord God All Mighty”. Everything was swirling together. My past. My present. My unknown future. My son. Brokenness intertwined with hope. There in the midst of it all was my Jesus. Sweet, tender and loving. Did He give me answers? No. He lifted it and calmed it all for a moment. Just me and Him. Did my problems go away? No. Do I have peace? Yes. Do I have Hope? Yes. Do I still get frustrated because I don’t like to wait? Yes. Did, Jesus meet me at a moment where all my worlds collided? Yes. He has a plan. I have a future. I have hope. #thankful

 Like many, I am a huge fan of all things Christmas. Many decorations are already up in my home. This week however, is a time set aside where we give thanks. I was reflecting on this as I sat and listened to some very precious people share what they were thankful for. I smiled to myself and began to think of all that I have to be thankful for. This new place that I have come to love, I realized tonight, has become home. I honestly, didn’t expect it to, but it has. Nothing has gone like I thought it would. It is in fact above and beyond what I could have hoped for. Are things perfect? No. I am however very grateful and thankful for the way God has allowed things to unfold for both RJ and I.  God is faithful. He is our keeper. He is our provider. He is our healer. He is our perfect peace.  #thankful

  Laughter is defined as the act or sound of making the facial expressions and noises that are characteristic of mirth in humans according to the Webster dictionary.  Laughter lifts the soul and brings life to the heart. Laughter bonds people together and can cause strangers to become friends. Laughter is tied to a moment that when brought to memory, that same feeling can rise again. Laughter is good for the soul. Laughter is healing. Hello Laughter, I’m so glad you are in my life again.God is good. 

 Tonight while RJ played football with the church guys, I decided to see if the horse pasture was opened. The other day I went to see the horses it was closed off due to the storm. Today when I drove by, it was open but all I saw was an empty field. I decided to drive to the horse stables and see if they were there. There is another field and there were horses, but they were not “my” horses. I stayed with these horses for a while and decided I would head back to where RJ was playing ball. As I headed to my car I felt a gentle tug and whisper from the Lord to go back to the original field and meet Him there. So, I drove back to the field and parked my car and got out. I went to a part that was not flooded and just said out-loud- “Lord, I’m here, hello.” I heard the sound of running hoofs. From way behind the trees “my” horses came running. The sweetest presence of the Lord surrounded me. Today’s sermon came to my memory. God brought me to a place of milk and honey. I’m only just beg...

  Unexpected Things:  When life sends you in an unexpected direction and everything is new. When your plans unexpectedly take a drastic turn. When ministry is presented that pushes past your comfort zone. When laughter becomes a part of your life again.  When peace is a constant friend. When your walk with Jesus is sweeter than it’s ever been. When new things unfold. When your heart is healed. When your mind is made new.  When joy finally comes in the morning. #Thankful  God is good!