“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.”
Every child needs a laptop. No, I’m not out of my mind. I speak not of electronics. I talk of the human kind.
A spot where they feel secure until the 12th of never, by a tender, nurturing mother who assures she will love them forever.
The nook that they long to inhabit when Dad arrives home from work and does them well as they sit for a spell, his laptop is their prized perk.
A place where a youngster can hunker down while in loving arms embraced, as they hear a grandparent’s stories of trials overcome when faced.
It’s a fortress of strength with unlimited length in imparting to offspring instruction, as they’re cuddled and curled while words are unfurled in aiding their soul’s construction.
It’s really not keen ,kids entranced by a screen, their sensitivity and sense to sap. Let them know wisdom’s showers that come from the hours of time that they spent on your lap.
3/3/21 Inspired by the following quote: “All children need a laptop. Not a computer, but a human laptop. Moms, Dads, Grannies and Grandpas, Aunts, Uncles – someone to hold them, read to them, teach them. Loved ones who will embrace them and pass on the experience, rituals and knowledge of a hundred previous generations. Loved ones who will pass to the next generation their expectations of them, their hopes, and their dreams.” ~ Colin Powell
I seek a better country that is, an heavenly where sweet peace and righteousness shall reign eternally.
I seek a better country a hallowed, celestial sod where Jesus only does rule revered by all as God.
I seek a better country where never is shed one tear pain and suffering unknown for sin can’t enter there.
I seek a better country of its splendors I have heard prepared by the Savior returning for those who obey His Word.
I seek a better country where the forever fashion will be putting off this veil of flesh to dress in immortality.
I must enter into that country whatever sacrifice I must make for only then will my soul be satisfied when in His likeness I awake.
9/4/2020
“But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.” Hebrews 11:16
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” Revelation 21:4
“In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.” I Corinthians 15:52,53
“As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.” Psalm 17:15
Act 2:38,39 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
Act 4:10-12 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.
This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.
Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
Colossians 3:17 And whatsoever ye do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by him.
As a new convert to Acts 2:38 salvation at the age of 16, I remember hearing various saints in the church testify about how they had been living for God for 20, 30 or even 40 years. This was amazing to me, because I really felt so weak and pitiful in my fledgling walk with God. “What a pillar of strength they are!” I thought to myself. In my heart, I hoped that one day I would be able to have a testimony like theirs.
On June 16, 2019, I was blessed to be able to celebrate my 40 year anniversary of being baptized in Jesus’ name and filled with the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in other tongues. My perspective has certainly changed from the one I had as a teenager. I realize now that none of the people I heard testify about living for God many years were pillars of strength. God is the pillar of strength, and without His faithfulness and steadfastness, we would not be able to live for Him.
As I reflected on my relationship with God, I could see that there were many times when
my attitude was wrong
my thinking was messed up
I wasn’t focusing on the right things
I was half-hearted in serving God.
But God was faithful to
put preachers in my life to tell me what I needed to hear
let me hear preaching or teaching from the Word of God, so I could see myself
convict me when I was wrong
forgive me when I came to Him in true repentance.
As I thought about my 40 year journey with the Lord, the words of a chorus came to my mind.
He’s been faithful, faithful to me.
Looking back, His love and mercy I see.
Though at times I have questioned,
even failed to believe,
yet He’s been faithful, faithful to me!
I am so thankful today for God’s great faithfulness, and I’m trusting that His faithfulness coupled with my obedience to His Word will carry me to the day when I shall behold Him face to face.
Lamentations 3:22,23 “It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not.
They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.”
Psalm 17:15 “As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness”.
When I was a little girl
My mom would say those wonderful words…
“I’ll read you one more story.”
That which once was music to my ears
has changed with time and passing years.
Oh what heights of glory were
reached upon hearing the awesome news…
“There’s no school today due to bad weather.”
A happy day it was receiving my
high school diploma as the announcement came…
“Congratulations to the graduating class of 1980!”
That which once was music to my ears
has changed with time and passing years.
After crying out to God in true repentance,
He impressed upon my heart affirming words….
“You are forgiven!”
Like a sweet symphony
The voice of the man of my dreams rang out a question…
“Will you marry me?”
That which once was music to my ears
has changed with time and passing years.
After laboring to give birth,
my own vocal chords lifted in sheer glee…..
“Honey, it’s a girl!”
My little girl whispering
Those coveted words for the first time.
“Mommy, I love you.”
That which once was music to my ears
has changed with time and passing years.
Reflecting on my life, I can see that there
have been so many musical moments
produced by words that resonated
in my soul. But I have been living most of my life
watching, waiting, longing, anticipating
to hear that celestial concerto that can only
take place in another world.
“Well done, thou good and faithful servant. Enter thou in to the joy of the Lord!”
That which will be music to my ears
will not change with time or passing years.
Those sacred pages, I love that Book
precious Holy Bible, upon which I look.
Lovingly inspired by the Rock of Ages,
I love that Book, those sacred pages.
My heart so impacted by no other writing
consuming fire in me ever igniting
such spiritual treasures I have extracted
by no other writing, my heart so impacted.
It’s powerful, life changing, when teachings are applied.
The transformation in me cannot be denied.
Order of my life, renewed, rearranging,
when teachings are applied, it’s powerful, life changing.
I pray, heed it’s call. You will be blessed
as the remedy for your sin is addressed.
To such noble doctrine, yield your all.
You will be blessed. I pray, heed it’s call.
3/19/19
“For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.”
Hebrews 4:12
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:” 2 Timothy 3:16
“Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path.” Psalm 119:105
“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.” Psalm 119:11