It's Then Sings My Soul Saturday when I link up with Amy of Signs, Miracles and Wonders.
I'm in the midst of studying Ann Spangler's "Praying the Names of God" with Jill of Forever N Ever N Always. This week we've been focusing on God as El Roi, the God who sees all.
I love Selah. Their song "His Eye is on the Sparrow" is a great reminder of God as El Roi.
Happy Saturday to you!
Blessings,
We actually flew to San Diego for the day. This photo is Dad and me taking a much needed break from walking.
I'm so thankful for El Roi. The God who sees met my need during this time.
I was trying to make hospital rounds with my crutches and backpack. An orthopedic surgeon I knew came up to me and asked me to come to his office. He did another x-ray and had me fitted with a boot that was so much easier to negotiate.
Have fun visiting others for Friday Photo Flashback at Alicia's.
Blessings,
It's Thankful Thursday and I'm linking up with Laurie of Women Taking A Stand. Laurie shared a story that is worth reading so I hope you'll take the time to visit her. Her theme is God's faithfulness.
I'm involved in a study with Jill of Forever N Ever N Always. We are reading Ann Spangler's book "Praying the Names of God". This week's focus has been on El Roi, the God who sees. How thankful I am for El Roi.
In the midst of the stress of moving both my husband and I are not feeling well. I think all of the changes are taking a toll on our bodies. I haven't done so much lifting in a long time and my muscles ache.
This morning I called my prayer partner Helen. She told me that she was bringing her special brew of vegetable soup for Greg and me. That was music to my ears! Nothing like a good bowl of soup made with loving hands to strengthen our bodies and soul.
She also mentioned that she had an extra lamp for us. Since we sold all of our furniture, this will come in handy. Thank you Helen!
This act of love reminded me that God is El Roi. He knows exactly what I need when I need it. And He used Helen as His instrument to bless and encourage me.
Helen moved into her home not too long ago so she knew what it was like. She was able to understand the emotions of moving. Her simple act of kindness blessed me more than words can say.
Do you miss out on blessing others because you don't know what to do or say? We can't meet every need of others but when the Lord prompts you, I pray that your answer will be ...YES LORD!
eLisa of Extravagant Grace has created many wonderful Scripture graphics and this one was so perfect.
I'm so thankful for my bloggy friends too. During this time of transition, El Roi has seen my need and provided me with such encouraging friends. So many of you have been a gift from the Lord.
I want to give a special shout out to one person who has been such a sister to me and I'm still just getting to know her.
Sonja of Bits and Pieces is a fellow Norwegian but lives in Texas. Go figure!
But Sonja and her sister Carol Joy always seem to be there just when I needed a word of encouragement and love. I hope you will visit her and tell her I sent you. You will be blessed. And btw, her mom was from Tromso, Norway and her dad was a traveling preacher who brought his bride to the US. They have such an awesome Christian heritage, including having Corrie ten Boom in their home. I wish I could have been there to listen in. :)
I'm so glad to have Thankful Thursday to look forward to each week. Please visit other thankful hearts today on Women Taking A Stand.
Blessings and love,
It reminded me of both God as Elohim and God as El Roi. What a comfort to know that He is the Creator of all things and yet ...He sees me.
Blessings and love,
Wednesday's Walk Down Memory Lane is back. Yay! Jenilee of The Goodwin Family blog is hosting it. Thank you Jenilee!
This is one of my favorite pictures of my husband Greg. Years ago, we had a boat on Lake Powell which is on the border of Arizona and Utah. We loved to water ski and fish and even camp out under the stars.
Music tends to cement the memories for me. I remember cruising around listening to Michael Jackson's Thriller album and Lionel Richie's "Three Times a Lady".
Greg loves to fish but he hasn't done much of that lately. Maybe it's time to unpack the fishing rod?
I'll be back for another walk next week. I'm so glad to have the opportunity to look for many of my old photos and share memories.
Blessings,
It's In Other Words Tuesday and Mi Pa of Miriam Pauline's Monologue is our host today. She has chosen the following quote for discussion:
I was almost going to skip this week's IOWT post but when I saw the quote she had chosen, I knew I had to participate.
You see, "Same Kind of Different As Me" was the Bloom Book Club choice earlier this year. BTW, it's such fun to read a book along with Angie and Jessica. The two sweet gals post videos where they discuss the book and what they learned. Being mothers of young children, they often end up taping in their bathroom so they can have some privacy. Don't you just love it?
OK, back to our quote for this IOWT.
I have always prided myself on being able to be organized and I can usually figure most things out. Hmm ...I notice that word PRIDE in there!
But lately I've been at the end of my rope, just like the quote.
My experiences are different from Denver Moore's. But I realize that when I get to the end of relying on my own resources, abilities and power, that's when I look to God.
When I come to Him by faith believing that He can do all things, He has the opportunity to intervene. It's always in His timing and in His perfect way which may be ...quite different than I expect.
As many of you know, I moved this past week from an almost 4,000 square foot house to a 1,100 square foot rental home. It was very difficult for me to leave but I realized that material possessions do not last. And maybe the Lord needed to loosen my grip on them.
I like to live in an orderly environment. I really hate chaos as I'm a pretty peaceful person. Disorder drives me crazy and right now that's what I'm living with. There are boxes that take up most of the garage and I can't find anything.
However, I've found very helpful resources online such as Bible Gateway and Crosswalk. Most of my books are somewhere in the garage along with many of my Bible study helps. My Amazon Kindle has been so helpful too. The Lord has shown me that I don't need to hold on to every book I've ever read. So, I'm starting to give them away or sell them at Half Priced Books.
The Lord is also teaching me that simplicity can be a good way to live. Why do I need every kind of kitchen tool known to man? And how many different sets of dishes do I need? After all, I'm really not much into entertaining. But I do love the Farmer's Rose Norwegian china that belonged to my mom.
Greg and I decided that I could create a little Norwegian style house to make it seem more like home. I don't know how long we'll be here but I'm learning to trust the Lord with those kind of decisions.
He has a plan and a purpose for my life and frankly, I want to get out of the way. He knows my heart better than me. So I pray that ...His desires will become my desires.
I'm learning that not being in control isn't so bad after all; especially when the God who created all things (Elohim) and the God who sees (El Roi) is ...in control.
Blessings and love,
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