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Checkin the Tude

May11
Stained glass window of the sacred Heart of Je...

Stained glass window of the sacred Heart of Jesus Christ in the former Mosque (Cathedral) of Cordoba, Spain (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

“Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live.”        1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 MSG

It seems that several times this week I seriously failed in this challenge.   Even yesterday, I felt the downward tug of my lips and the mantle of cheerfulness sliding slowly like a silk shawl from my right shoulder to the floor.  At that time I acknowledge that I did not have the energy or desire to grab for and pull it back straight.

Oh for the days when being disgustingly cheerful was so easy and effortless.  To again be able to alternate between annoying and brightening the lives of other people.  In these less than star reaching moments I miss being one of those people who was always cheerful.  It is in those times that I find it necessary to constantly call on Jesus.  He, who conquered death has more than enough strength to remove the dark clouds hovering over head, to inject the joy back into my spirit.

When the day seems darkest, I reflect on the goodness of the Lord and the clouds part and the Son is able to shine through.  Praising God again for His faithfulness to me through all storms and difficulties!

Making His praise glorious!

Ree

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Opening the Door for Joy

Jan13

7 The LORD is my strength and shield.
      I trust him with all my heart.
   He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy.
      I burst out in songs of thanksgiving.   Psalm 28:7 (NLT)

I have the joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart.  This song sung in childhood made us smile and squirm with glee at the prospect of being occupied by Jesus. http://youtu.be/t9wc8IFparU

As I have gotten older I realize that joy, given a chance –  spills out!  Especially when we are filled to capacity, that joy oozes and spills out for all the world to see. Sometimes my joy is obvious.  It manifests in the brightness of the colors I wear or the excited giddy tone and melodical musical notes of my prise songs.  The Holy Spirit translated notes not the off ones. The joy of Jesus makes me happy. Receiving grace and mercy are reasons to smile! Knowing I am abundantly and unconditionally loved by God makes my eyes dance. Daily I open the door of my heart to welcome the life affirming resident!

Making His praise glorious!

Ree

Jesus on the wall of the senior Home

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Thankful thankful

Nov21
On the lip of the weir

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“[Thanksgiving] I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus. For in him you have been enriched in every way—with all kinds of speech and with all knowledge—” 1 Corinthians 1:4-5 NIV

What a truly wonderful day! Though the sun is not glowing and the cloud awash with gray, the day is shining brilliantly with light and promise. Can you see it? Can you see anything? The pile of clothes needing to be washed or folded. The dishes showing evidence of a meal prepared or eaten? The ache of muscles because of exercise or clearing those now falling leave? Breaths taken by rote, the flexing and tapping of fingers and across keyboard or stubbing of toe on bed frame.  Each and every one are reasons to rejoice. Thank you Father for opening my eyes to see the possibilities in this day. For providing the provisions to sustain this vessel. Thank you for a voice to sing your praise. With a truly grateful heart I greet this day!

Making His praise glorious!

Ree

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