Posts Tagged ‘strength’
Rest
I was taught physical work when I was a kid growing up. My parents had lots of work to do around our mini farm. There were cows to milk in the morning and the evening. There were weeds to pull and a garden to tend. We had a lot of grass to cut as well.…
Read MoreHope Gives Courage
I’m full of hope because I believe in Jesus. He is the Son of the God and He calls me to follow Him. He calls me to live for Him. He calls me to love like Him. He gives my life purpose. My hope in Him gives me courage to face suffering and trials. Job…
Read MoreExhausted
There are days when I come home and I’m out of strength. Please keep in mind that I’m considered a “desk jockey” – I’m not doing a ton of physical labor. Some of my labor is cerebral but exhausting. I have also experienced physical exhaustion. Most recently I was helping my son build his house…
Read MoreCareful Counsel
I remember getting my grandfather (aka Pappy) a card on his birthday that said, “The older I get the smarter you get”. I realize how valuable the advice of others who are more experienced and sometimes more educated on a subject than I am. I try hard to avoid people who “have all the answers”.…
Read MoreBold Honest Prayer
There have been times that I’m bold and confident. At other times, I may be a bit unsure and my confidence shaken. I would consider myself to be bold in my faith. I have walked with the Lord for many years, but I think it’s still important to daily listen to Him and talk with…
Read MoreFaithful
There are many synonymous of this the word faithful. I was thinking of dependable, steady, resolute, trustworthy, consistent, unwavering, sure, confident, straight & devoted to name a few. When I think of faithful, there are people in my past that come to mind. My grandmother (Mammie) was a faithful follower of the Lord. She had…
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