“That ‘no’ you’re getting from God may be to block you from taking the worst detour of your life. Don’t force a ‘yes’. He has a better ‘yes’ ahead.” – Beth Moore
“You will hear your Teacher’s voice behind you. You will hear it whether you turn to the right or the left. It will say, ‘Here is the path I want you to take. So walk in it.” – Isaiah 30:21 (NIRV)
Blessings!
Jerry Ann
I will be taking a break from the blog. I am not putting into it what I feel needs to be done on a daily basis.
I had a goal to post daily a couple of years ago, and completed that commitment and goal. I went from seven followers to over 340 (still can’t believe that!). I enjoyed a lot aspects of it especially getting to know all of you.
Thank you for being on this journey with me.
Continued blessings.
Walking…
Happy Monday!
Traveling to NW Arkansas for a memorial service, and it has been thirteen years since Carmen was here.
This was a wonderful moment in our travels yesterday. Twelve hours in a car, to attend a service for essentially my little brother has been difficult to say the least.
He would be turning 50 the 24th of this month. Far to young to be gone. Tony was fun, engaging, strong minded, mean, and loving. I will miss him something fierce.
We were out of touch for about fifteen years, but have been talking every couple of weeks recently.
Life is short. I am grateful I knew him and that he was a part of my life.
See you on the other side cowboy. I love you.
Blessings.
I had dinner with a precious friend one night last week, and we discussed our journeys. She had been asked why she doesn’t share her journey? What is hers? Is it God’s chosen purpose? She was conflicted because she doesn’t want to reflect on the past. She is done with it, and chooses to share it privately. I told her that she didn’t have to share it. It can be hers, Gods, and no one else.
We chose who to share that story with, and who to confide in. He brings people in our path to love, hate and grow, and maybe even someday share that experience with others. I think we have lots of journeys. The journey of friends, school, work, weight, hobbies, marriage, divorce, family, children, and all of it can be a journey. All of these stories are for God’s purpose. I believe that He uses our daily experiences to show Him through us. His grace. We all have battles going on. We chose the path to take…chose the journey.
Blessings.
This past weekend was a down weekend for me, and I ended up not posting anything. So, getting back on track with a little Monday motivation.
Blessings.
Today I turn 53. So cupcakes, chocolate, and wine are all acceptable especially today.
I have earned every year, and happy to be here. No regrets. How do you handle your birthday, with joy…sorry…or denial?
Blessings!
Again, a reminder to myself that I have come so far, and it is okay to rest. Feel like I am growing a bit…hopefully, more than I realize.
Blessings.
I have some friends that are going through times of uncertainty. I say that it will get better as it did for me but they are still unsure.
God takes us through something, I believe, to help those that go through it later. He brings you into their lives to show that His grace is enough.
Circumstances might be different, but the pain and healing are the same.
Looking back on my life, I never thought that I would be one to encourage others.
I am feeling blessed with my past (as difficult as it has been), because of who He has placed in my path. It is my choice if I assist, encourage or help. He places those that might need me to help…I feel anyway.
Blessings.
My thoughts for today…maybe even a reminder for everyday.
Blessings.
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