Friday, February 27, 2009

We Are In His Hands


What a wonderful picture! How we love to think that HE has us in HIS hands at all times. But then His Word says exactly that, He has us in His hands and no one will snatch us from Him. When everyone else has failed us or moved away or turned their back upon us Jesus is always, ALWAYS there holding onto us, lifting us up. What a wonderful picture to carry in our hearts. None of us deserve such love, such a gift...but that is exactly what Jesus is...a GIFT.

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Fascinating To Say The Least

This beautiful Live Oak tree has got to be as old as dirt itself. I am so fascinated by all these beautiful trees in South Louisiana. These limbs just seem to stretch out as far as they want to, lie down and rest for awhile and stretch some more. If you have ever actually been in a hurricane you then can imagine the strength of these trees. When you get up close you can see where limbs have broken off from the high winds of those storms. But the roots and the trunk are so very strong, withstanding the worst of all the storms, Katrina, and Rita not to mention the others through the years. Double click on the tree to get a close up. I guess that is why through the years we age a little, (that is an understatement) being scarred and stretched and stunted. Some of us last longer, carry ourselves better, hide our scars and still hold outstretched arms to those we love and want to shield and comfort and encourage and give rest. I would so love for those around me to see such strength and endurance in me as I can see in this tree. Absolutely amazing..........................

Friday, February 20, 2009

A Season In My Life

It is pretty early in the morning and I am not certain how I am going to approach the day. It seems that I can plan but most times something comes up to change my direction. I am in a quiet time for some reason and I feel that I am just supposed to "cool it" , you know, the "Be Still And Know That I AM God". I would love to be going to the "Shack" and visiting with God and sitting down at a table to listen to what He has to say. So I will just Wait on the Lord because I know He has a plan and will reveal it at His Own Time.

Monday, February 16, 2009

48 Years Later

HAPPILY MARRIED AFTER 48 YEARS OF SEPARATION. LIFE IS GOOD!

Friday, February 13, 2009

1961




What year was it? This was the year that my life changed and so did Wayne's.
Changes come to our physical bodies but our hearts never changed.

What A Difference A Year Makes


Oh well!

Thursday, February 12, 2009

It Is Such A Pretty Day

Some times it is just so absolutely gorgeous outside that I just dont' know what to do. Today is one of those days. For this moment in time, the sky is clear and beautiful, the temperature is perfect, it is peaceful and tranquil in the neighborhood, the bills are paid up to date, there are groceries in the house, nothing is broken, no one I know is sick, all is well in my little world. So as I sit here going to talk to God it reminds me of a song that Del Way sings, "Sometimes I Just Want To Praise You", Sometimes just to say your Name........Sometimes I just want to thank you, without asking You for a thing......Oh sometimes I lift my hands to You......and sometimes all I do is cry...........
Everything that I have I owe to You........Lord on Calvary is the Reason Why, When I think the love that You gave, Lord when I think of the Price You paid. Then all the trials seem like nothing when they are compared to dark Calvary.
Oh Sometimes, I just want to praise You, sometimes just to speak your name, sometimes I just want to thank You, without asking you for a thing........................
I know if you have read this far you get the point! Even if all is not well, nothing compares to the day our Lord spent on the cross for Me........for You.....for ALL of us..........To God be the Glory...........thank you Jesus.


Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Seasons of My Life


We have all had many seasons in our lives. My life is so different now than it was 18 months ago. In February of 2007 I was working in a small antique and gift shop in Jonesborough, Tennessee and had just become part owner in a year round Christmas shop. It had been one of my dreams to own a little shop in one of the little towns in Eastern Tennessee. Finally, it seemed that things were coming together for me. Jonesborough is sort of like a small Gatlinburg. Lots of visitors from out of state and it was a wonderful way to visit with lots of people. Today I am sitting in a little 2 bedroom cottage in Southeast Louisiana having a wonderful life with Wayne. I never would have dreamed in a million years that we would be sharing a home together. But this has come together in a miraculous way I think. I have always loved Wayne but I have never prayed for him to be back in my life nor has he. God is blessing us in so many ways and I thank Him. Life can change so quickly, sometimes for the better and sometimes not. I have had those life changing times that were not so good and that has made me appreciate all the good times. I try to relish the happy moments and let all those around me enjoy in the good things that God is doing. Suddenly we can find ourselves in a glorious moment that we want to never end and then suddenly there can be a moment where everything is upside down. That is life and God gives us many scriptures to get us through all things. Let me assure you that God wants us to love each other, live our lives for Him, and share His love with all we can. But we are not to judge, condemn or take it as our responsibility to make sure everyone is meeting our standards as trying to be a GOOD Christian. You cannot judge me nor can I judge you. We are all on the same playing field, learning every day how to love. We are ALL Sinners that is why Jesus died on the Cross. So if you think you may have gotten off course and been focusing on others sins instead of your own, let me suggest you take a break and spend some time with self instead of others. Jesus is probably waiting to talk to you.

Monday, February 2, 2009

FOR GOD SO LOVED


Some days are just more meaningful than others. There are days when I get so much done around the house, or get out and visit or just slowly let the day pass without accomplishing too much. Every day is always different, we could not repeat a day if we tried. February 3, 2005 is the day that my precious sister Brenda went to be with the Lord. This has not been a sad day but a day of remembering her. Brenda and I were always close, she was a great big sister. She was so sweet and pretty, never raised her voice or argued. She was a very devoted wife and mother, daughter and sister. Yep today as I remember her she was pretty much perfect. Isn't that wonderful! I truly cannot remember her doing anything that was not right or proper. I am certain that God sees His children the same way. Once we have asked for forgiveness that settles it.....as far as the East is from the West, all confessed sins are thrown into the Sea of Forgetfulness. One of her favorite songs was by Brian Free"For God So Loved The World." You can go to You Tube and pull it up. She called me one day and said "LaJuana I have just heard the most beautiful song, you have got to get it". Tonight I listened to it and as I listened to it Wayne came up to me and just held me. It is as though we were worshipping the Lord right here in our living room. I thank God so much for my sister Brenda and I look so forward to seeing her again. I thank God for Steve and Sherri, Brenda's children and her grandchildren. They are so very special to me and always will be. For God So Loves The World even today, Praise God.