Creator/Creation

For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse.  Romans 1:20

The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth his handiwork.  Psalm 19:1

I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made:  marvellous are thy works, and that my soul knoweth right well.  Psalm 139:14

In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.  Genesis 1:1

My husband and I recently went on a road trip to visit our son and his family.  It took us three days, one way, just to get there, (we will be flying next time!) but what a wonderful journey!  Along the way, God allowed us to see some of His wonderful creations!  Buffalo, Antelope, Deer, Elk, Coyote's, and Bald Eagles.  When we arrived at our destination, we also got to see a Black Widow Spider and a Camel Spider!  We were all so excited!

Every time I watch a nature show on TV, or get to see such handiwork while we travel, or even in my own back yard, I am amazed by my Creator!

How can anyone deny the existence of God when we see the stars in the heavens, the majestic mountains in the distance....or even ourselves in the mirror? 

To me, when I behold all that God has made, there is no doubt!  I have a Creator...and He doeth all things well...

    But that's just me!

"God dwells in His creation and is everywhere indivisibly present in all His works.  He is transcendent above all His works even while He is immanent within them."  A.W. Tozer

Creepers

2 Timothy 3:6a  For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins....

Yesterday I came home to a half eaten Lindor Chocolate that was sitting on the floor next to my husbands recliner.  I called for my husband and pointed to what was left of this chocolate mess and asked, "What is that?"  He picked it up and said, 'It's a half eaten chocolate ball."  And even though in the back of my mind  I already knew the answer to my next question, I asked it anyway.  In a horrified voice I asked my husband, 'What does this mean?"  He kindly replied, "We have a mouse."

How dare that mouse come into my home uninvited only to leave a trail of unwanted evidence behind him and half eaten chocolates!

It reminded me of 2 Timothy 2:6.  Creepers.  Those who will enter homes to entice foolish women to follow after their wicked ways.  Did this foolish woman invite the creeper in, or in her idleness neglect to see this critter invade her home?  How can we prevent being deceived from such creepers?

Trust God-

But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.  2 Thessalonians 3:3

Know God's Word-

Thy testimonies also are my delight and my counsellors.  Psalm 119:24

Ask God for Wisdom-

If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.  James 1:5

Pray-

Pray without ceasing- 1 Thessalonians 5:18

A random mouse might creep into my house from time to time, but with God's help, creepers of men will be left outside.  

    But that's just me!

Oh, by the way...

the mouse was apprehended, but the candy wrapper is yet to be found!

Love Is...

Children often ask, "How much do you love me?  This big?"  

"Do you love me bigger than the sky?  To the moon and back?  As much as the sand on the beach, the stars in the sky?"

Sometimes adults ask the same thing.

There are some people who cannot say the words 'I love you,' but their actions speak louder than their words. 

There are some people who say the words 'I love you,' but their actions do not reflect the words they have just spoken.

And then there are those who can both speak and show love.

So what is real love?

1 Corinthians 13:4-8a tells us what love is, and what love is not:

    Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up.

    Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;

    Rejoiceth not in iniquity. but rejoiceth in the truth;

    Beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things, endureth all things.

    Charity never faileth:

May my actions always back up my words, and may my words motivate my actions-

    But that's just me!

"I asked Jesus, 'How much do you love me?' 

    And Jesus said, 'This much!'

        Then He stretched out His arms and died."

            -Unknown

Mom's

"A Mother is a person seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie."  Tenneva Jordan

Mother's Day is a day when we as children (young and old) can reflect on and honor our Mom's.

I was blessed with a great Mom, and looking back I can see that I often took her for granted.

She loved each of her four children equally and selflessly.  Most times she sacrificed her own needs for our needs;  and often they were more our 'wants' than our 'needs.'

My Mom was involved in every area of our lives:

She was a Bluebird Leader, a Brownie Leader, Girl Scout Leader and a Cub Scout Leader.  She baked goodies for school functions, and chaperoned school field trips.

She never ran out of hugs and kisses, not only for her own children, but for the children in our neighborhood, and there was always room for one more person at our table no matter which one of her children brought someone home for dinner.

My friends would often tell me, 'You're lucky, you have a cool Mom!'  Funny I never really thought so...at least at the time.

My Mom was the type of person who would give you her last of anything, always saying, 'They need it more than I do.'  She served her family and those around her with joy.

But most of all-She knew Jesus.

One of her favorite things to say was, 'God is SO good!'

Even while dying from cancer.

She always knew how to look on the bright side.

Was my Mom perfect?  No.

Did we fight?  Yes.

But as I look back on my growing-up years, my Mom was an example of the Proverbs 31 Woman.  How do I know this?  Because as the Bible lists the attributes of this woman, I can see my Mom.  

How else do I know this?

Because of a promise fulfilled:

    "Her children arise up, and call her blessed-"  Proverbs 31:28a

My Mom is with her Saviour now, but I still praise the Lord for her-

    But that's just me!

"I realized when you look at your Mother, you are looking at the purest love you will ever know."

    Mitch Albom

"Only God Himself fully appreciates the influence of a Christian Mother in the molding of character in her children."  Billy Graham

Warned

Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the the wicked, fall from your own stedfastsness.  1 Peter 3:17

The other I day I took my friends children to the park.  When we arrived at our destination, I parked my car, and before allowing the children to get out of the car, I turned around in my seat to give them instructions.  I pointed to the different vehicles that were parked near us, and I pointed out the different people there, and I warned them of Stranger Danger.  I wanted them to know where they were allowed to play, and to know their boundaries.  We all had our 'buddy' and we made sure to look out for one another and to stay together.

Why?  Because sometimes danger isn't what it appears to be.  I wanted them to be aware of the environment.  I wanted them to recognize possible dangers so that they could avoid it.

The Bible is full of warnings to us as well.  "Take heed"  and "beware" verses are there for our protection.  When heeded, we are safe, when not heeded, we are often led to destruction of our own making.

God warns us of:

    Evil companions-

    Being in wrong places-

    And Sin-

The children in my care that day, heeded my warnings, and we all had a safe and wonderful time playing at the park.

When I stay close to my Saviour in His Word, and heed His Voice, I need not fear of any danger!

    But that's just me!