Hope and Waiting

Hope - waiting with patience is what Paul wrote in Romans.

There are so many things we wait for and hope for, right now I am waiting and hoping for a wonderful relaxing trip in October.  I am hoping that the weather will be perfect and that we can walk in the woods and see the beautiful colors that God has made.

But more importantly, I wait and Hope for the return of my savior Jesus Christ.  Oh, what a glorious day that will be.  The colors that day will be far greater than those of leaves turning in the fall, or the colors he paints in a sunrise or sunset.  Yes, I HOPE for HIS return to be soon.  The world is in such turmoil.  So much hatred and violence.  It has been this way all through time, but perhaps because we get the news so quickly now, it seems so much worse.  I don't know, but I do know that I have placed all my HOPE in Jesus and I do anxiously await HIS GLORIOUS RETURN.

Come quickly Lord Jesus - Come quickly.

Now over to pages 154 to the end.  I am struggling in my mind this morning with those 2 words - Sanctification and Justification.  Walking away, think I am overthinking and my mind is wandering to work - exercise - getting the day moving.  But, is is:
Justification - rescue
Sanctifica

A friend of a friend

A friend of a friend died.  She was on 37 years old.  She was vibrant, full of life, and hairdresser to many.  If fact, I think it is safe to say, with Roxanne rich, poor, straight, gay, black, yellow, red, or white - she loved everyone.

I looked at the pictures posted on Facebook.  Ladies loving life!  Smiles, red lipstick, perfect makeup - it was all there to see.  I found myself somewhat envious - not that they had lost this special friend, but the bond the ladies shared.  They embraced their inner crazy.  I want to embrace my inner crazy and not worry about what others think.  I want to put on interesting clothes, wear red lipstick, live life to the fullest without wondering what others think.

God, why is that so?  Why do I have this inner voice of insecurity that doesn't allow it?  Why am I afraid of what others think?  Do people really even "think" about others? I know I watch and look at people, I enjoy observing others.

How silly I am...I am 63 and it is time to begin not worrying about all the spider veins in my legs - if I want to wear a dress - do it! It's time to try on some bold lipstick - and wear it! It is time for me to live life to the fullest.

You are beautiful - friend of a friend - Prayers that this little girl of your loves life to the fullest just like her moma.

July 4, 2016

Really Lynn, how hard it it to sit down and type out what is on your mind?  What is the real purpose of all those journals - no one will ever take the time to read.  And, do I really care if anyone reads what I write?  I am not a writer, sometimes I just want to put my thoughts into writing.

July 4, 2016 - always a little melancholy on the 4th.  Buried my dad, 41 years ago.  I don't even remember what his voice sounded like.  My memories are hazy.  Been without him more than I was with him.

Bible study - FAITH - why are all the words that seem to be impacting me right now - 5 letters?  Why have I even bothered to count?

PEACE, GRACE, MERCY, and now FAITH.  Oh, and add TRUTH.

And, now that I think about it - what is on my mind - SERVE.

Lord, do I need to go back to the nursery on Sunday mornings - that is really kind of easy.  Or do I need to really step out and go somewhere in the City - and read? Tutor?  Just spend time with a child? Or do I need to go to the nursing home - spend time with a senior adult - read to them?  Perhaps Lord, you could clear that up for me.