Steady as it goes

Steady as it goes. This phrase popped into my head and keeps going round and round. Like it wants me to notice it, grasp it. I couldn't help but search it out. Steady. What does this mean... I don't know. But I think Jesus is teaching it to my heart a little at a time. I looked up the definition of "steady". The meanings surprised me, at how clearly it is described. -- Firmly fixed, supported, or balanced; not shaking or moving. Firmly fixed, on...

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Change, life, and my brain unwinding

So much in life has been changing. The past year has been full of change. From one thing to the next. Some change is harder than other, while some is gladly welcomed. Sometimes change means growing, though the goodbyes involved can be hard. Learning to accept. Therein lies the peace. "In acceptance lieth peace." I'm a pretty slow learner of this.  But grateful for a Father who is full of grace. But accepting what? Change?...

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Let The Light In

Let the springtime enter, oh soul Like the dawn of a brand new day Let it wash away the winter of thy cold and darkened heart Let the sun melt the sorrow of yesterday Give thyself anew to thy Creator Start afresh and turn the next page Stop going over what has already been done Learn thy lesson, child and move on Open up thy heart,  and do not hide from the sun any more Treasure each moment you've been given The...

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the year of 2014

What a year, 2014! What a year. I feel I stepped out of a whirlwind, and whoosh! The year is gone! But when I look back on it, I can see the Lord's guiding hand through it all. It was a good year. I learned His faithfulness; that when we don't see how a situation can work for good, He always comes through. I learned to trust Him a little bit more;  when the way is dark, He carries His own. We have no need for fear! It is good to go...

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