No More A Secret

Said the Robin to the Sparrow “I should really like to know Why these anxious human beings Rush around and worry so?” Said the Sparrow to the Robin “Friend I think that it must be That they have no Heavenly Father Such as cares for you and me.” 1 Growing up, my mom reminded me of this conversation often. Now, my Heavenly Father reminds me of it often. This Canada Goose seems to need no reminder. It seems he has grasped it. Heavenly Father, I think it's time that I fully grasp it too!  “Let Him have all your worries and cares, for He is always thinking about you and watching everything that concerns you.” ~ 1 Peter 5:7 (LAB) 1. Overheard In An Orchard – Elizabeth Cheney Photo - Canada Goose - Mt. Trashmore Park , Virginia Beach, Va . Previously posted 7/17/2010

to be patient  to be kind    now. to laugh   to forgive      now.   to enjoy    fully    the gift of life     now.   this is my prayer     now, in Jesus name,  Amen! “Now is the accepted time, now is the day of salvation."  ~ 11 Corinthians 6:2a Photo – View of lake and formal gardens – Founders Inn, Virginia Beach, Va. Previously posted 6/5/2010

--> Me : F a ther, Do you really mean that apart from You, I can do nothing 1 ? Father : Would you rather be concerned about your past 2 , your present 3 , your future 4 , or would you choose leaving it to me who can do exceedingly, abundantly, above all that you can ask or think 5 ? Trust Me my child 6 … Will you trust Me 7 ?           Me : Yes Lord   ~                                                                 1. John 15:5; 2. Philippians 3:13b; 3. Matthew 6:25-33 4. Matthew 6:34; 5. Ephesians 3:20: 6. Psalms 125:1; 7. Isaiah 12:2 Previously posted 2/6/2010

Thursday past, I became frazzled. Frazzled, thinking about all that needed to be done.  24 hours seemed so little time. Somehow, a glimpse of creation always calms me. So I stopped to a favorite spot, and watched this Mute Swan as he drew me into silent conversation … displaying his gracefulness … his beauty … frazzle free … as he searched for food, unmoved by the activity around him.   An hour later, I left calmed, ready to face 24 ~ one moment at a time ~ unfrazzled! Father, thank you for slowing me down. and showing me how to live each eternal moment frazzle free, In Jesus name,  Amen! “"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." ~ Psalm 118:24 (NIV ) Photo: View of Lake and Formal Gardens – Founders Inn, Virginia Beach, V a . Previously posted 2/13/2011

After returning from taking my niece Lorna to her business, I exited the interstate at 6:01am yesterday, and this sighting was breathtaking. The side street gave me time to capture these two photos and as I did, my heart birthed this prayer: Father I thank you for the beauty of a brand new day another opportunity to love and to be loved to forgive and to be forgiven to speak kind words to hope to dream to expect to fulfill the plan that you have for my life in Jesus' name,      Amen! Listen to my voice in the morning, LORD. Each morning I bring my requests to you and wait expectantly ~ Psalm 5:3 (NIV) Previously posted 5/24/2011

I learn so many necessary lessons from nature. This week, I observed this red-eared turtle as he moved through the water around him with ease, agility and comfort. He seemed to say "this is how you keep your head above water." Thank you Mr. Turtle ... thank you!  “When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown.1 ” Isaiah 43:2a (NLT) Photo:   Red-eared Slider Turtle ~ http://www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/home http://www.buzzle.com/articles/red-eared-slider-turtles.html Previously posted 5/13/2011

One of the definitions of the word watch is: “to guard, to tend, or oversee, especially for protection or safekeeping.” This chubby tabby cat watched me cautiously on one of my recent early morning ventures searching for interesting photos. As his keen eyes followed me, I was reminded of Scripture which speak of the watchful eyes of my Heavenly Father ~ “I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go 1 … I will advise you and watch over you 2 … I will watch over your life 3 … I will hold you by your hand and watch over you .4.” Tabby didn’t seem to feel safe with me watching him, because he ran when I tried to come nearer. Regardless, I thought his photos  spotlighting today's powerful Word was well deserved! What do you think? 1. Genesis 28:15; 2. Psalm 32:8; 3. Psalm 121:7 4. Isaiah 42:6 Previously posted 3/29/2011