Jewels of Wisdom

After a long 7 years, the baby is almost here. We are in the final steps of delivery.

Jewels of Wisdom is a 365 day devotional to help us walk our daily journey with wisdom and encouragement. God is so by our side, day after day, and His desire is to speak to every situation you may face. Many jewels are in from His heart for you.

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Where Did My Days Go?

What? It's that time again? Tick, tick, tick. I love life but have always wondered where all those minutes, hours, and days go. I know I can't retrieve them from yesterday, I can't add them up for tomorrow; I have to spend them right now! This very moment.

I love life but where did it go? A half a century and more, gone. Happy days, lonely days, sad days, long days, short days, troublesome days, exciting days. They all add up to a beautiful life! I couldn't of said that 17 years ago as every day seemed like it would never end. But today, I want more. Jesus and His people mean more to me than anything.

I want more time to love, time to give, time to savor and soak. Don't you? I used to waste time but today I find it a precious commodity. Well, I can't do anything about yesterday but I can choose differently today. Tick, tick, tick - life here I come!!!

Oh My Aching Back.........

Pressure, pain, stiffness, oh my goodness my back hurts. Most everyone I talk to has experienced similar feelings. I've been writing alot lately, not moving as often as usual, and my back still stiffens. When I work out at the gym, my back can hurt. I know it doesn't have anything to do with age (lol).

Pain hurts. Whether it be emotional, physical, spiritual pain - it hurts. Sometimes I don't know what the root of my pain is but I do know that Jesus is my healer no matter what. No matter if I am sitting, exercising, running, or resting - God will show me where my pain comes from....if I ask. Whatever you are experiencing today, Jesus wants to heal. He wants you to have abundant life in everything! My friend, keep movin' forward.

Wonders of the World

Sitting in a Las Vegas hotel room contemplating what the world has to offer. Lights, shows, alcohol, sex, smoking, gambling, rushing here and there. Talk about night life! A city that doesn't sleep. Now I see why. Never been in LV before, it has been a bit overwhelming. One question that keeps going on in my head "these people are really serious about life". Just the dark side of life. You look around and see their faces, their actions, their pain and suffering - all appearing like fun. That's what the world has to offer. Been there, done that! No life in the kingdom of darkness - only Abundant Life in the Kingdom of God. The enemy is alive and well in "Sin City". Talk about a word curse. God is a God of Wonders - not of the world. I pray that this city would know God!

Try and Try Again

Sometimes I get tired of trying. Do you? As I talk with so many today regarding where they are in their lives be it economical, spiritual, emotional, or physical, I believe their is always a temptation just to stop trying and give up. I have experienced that too. It can sometimes be overwhelming and fearful. Disappointment and discouragement enter in and then the spiral begins downward. Gosh, I must not have enough faith! Maybe I should do this and that to make it better. We all try different tactics to make things change. Some work and some don't. Day by day I am learning to rest in God's arms and His plans so I can experience peace in the midst of the uncertainty. I know I can only fail if I quit. Moving forward is the difference between winning and losing so I choose to move forward! Can you relate?

Sisters

Do you have a sister or wish you had a sister? I have three (and one lucky brother). Growing up was difficult at times just being girls. Competition, insecurity, fighting and arguing about who would do the dishes or "who took my makeup?" Sound familiar? I also had a twin sister which doubled the intensity - good and bad (remember the "doublemint twins"?) Other women I have been around said that their sister was their best friend and they never argued. I think that is awesome as well. Bonding, either way to a sister in our biological families or sisters who are our best friends at work or church, can be an inspiring relationship. Today as I walk out my latter years, I am grateful for my sisters and grateful for the many girlfriends that have helped me be the woman God always wanted me to be. We can really talk deep and we also can experience belly laughs just being ourselves. What freedom. Today I had an experience meeting new women, seeing old friends, and cherishing the fact that God loves me so much that He would put such beautiful women in my life, even if it's for a short season. Sure some of my insecurities creep up, some of that comparison goes on but "for such a time as this", I can really experience that sisterly love. I'd love to hear about your sisters.