August 11, 2007

• On Blogging for Real ....

  Much of my blogging these days has been rather
  timid and trivial. You know I'm about making things.
  Selling them. And taking pictures of all this activity.

  But, there is a deep river running through that I haven't
  shared with you. It's always hard for me because my
  relationship with Christ is so intimate. However?
  The Word encourages the sharing of GOOD NEWS!

  So ... I'm going to give you a piece of my heart today.

  I devote a portion of everyday - mostly early in the day -
  but, with all the powers of hell continually fighting me to keep
  me from the Truth? Sometimes it is LATE in the day before
  I come to that place of Rest and seek the Mind of Christ!

  Now granted. Even if it is late - I am continually lifting my voice
  to the Father. For mercy. Grace. Strength. Wisdom. I am still
  training my daughters - and that is quite a job with which I need
  ALL of His help and guidance!!!!

  I usually start with a wonderful little devotional book called -
  "Daily Strength for Daily Needs" by Mary Wilder Tileston

  Then I turn to the Word.
  This year I decided to not read the Bible cover to cover.
  I have done that 3 years in a row - and I wanted time to
  just meditate on a verse, on a passage or on a book. I've
  read through quite a few books. Been led to Joshua, Habakkuk,
  John, Titus, Proverbs, the Psalms. And more.

  Each day.  He speaks directly to my heart. No matter the source.
  Always through His Word.

  Sometimes it's Tilestons book,
  sometimes it's a Song. 

  Sometimes?
  He tells me He loves me by showing me a Little Blue Heron ....

  a Snapping Turtle  or

  a White Tail Deer. 

  Now you may think "big deal".  It's a bird. A turtle. A deer.
  But, let me tell you. I live about a quarter of a mile from the busiest
  highway in NC!!!! Behind the MALL for heaven's sake!
  This is NOT a Bird Sanctuary or an Animal Refuge!!! All of those
  beautiful creatures? Were seen by me while I was walking around
  the perimeter of the apartment complex I now live in!
  
  Then. Just this week. My neighbor invited me over to witness the blooms
  of a MoonFlower!   It grows in a pot on her pretty little patio! It was spectacular!!!

  I very rarely just sit down at the computer and write.
  I take notes, lessons and prayers and write them out longhand
  in my notebook. Then sometimes I share them here. But, that's
  been a long time.

  What I'm trying to say today?

  I want to give you more.

  I want to share His Love with you.
  His HOPE.
  The Desires He has created in my heart.

  I want you to feel His Presence the way I feel it.
  I want you to hear His Voice.
  And touch the very hem of His garment!

  And I feel inadequate. But, I'm going to try.
  Because He compels me to.

  With Love.
  And Hope.
  For a new day.

  Your Friend.
  B.
  

  
  

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