Evermore

       This song has been on repeat for several days now. I follow Vicki Yohe on Periscope where she streams live while driving around town; she sings and ministers almost daily on there. A few days ago she sang, Evermore, and it's been on repeat ever since.

New Year, New Territory.

       New Year, New Territory. At least that's what I keep hearing. Excitingly, that's the way my new year seems to be heading. 

       My hubby has been in and out of the real estate business for several years. I've been praying about joining him. Countless dreams and confirmations and yet I still procrastinate. What am I waiting for? 

      After  waking up from a frantic dream where I'm holding my hubby's business binders in my arms, while running late and rushing to get my courses done before an adult school bus comes; I decided I should probably get the process started. I enrolled! Of course, I'll still be working on all my book projects. :-) 

        I've also had several dreams where I'm talking to Donald Trump; this before all the hype started. There was also a lady over five years ago who spoke into my life about entering into business with my hubby (friend at the time). Again, procrastinator over here! God is so good. He holds our place and continues to beckon us to join Him in His plans for our lives. He never stops reminding us about His desires for us.

      Hubby and I have been praying and talking about it for a long time, too. There is no harm in jumping in. Our plans are for me to help hubby with the paper work and the behind the scenes work at first.

       One thing I've learned about making plans is they often unfold differently than we pictured. We take steps in faith and God completes the picture. So, there may be some adjusting as we move forward; it's always expected. 

       The spiritual picture I love, one I shared in my first book, is a child trying to work a puzzle. The child has the right piece in their hand, but they have not realized the need to turn the puzzel piece. They begin getting frustrated, pushing harder and harder, until they finally look up and ask for help in their desperation. The teacher smiles and kneels beside them at the table and gently turns the puzzle piece and it slides easily into place. The child's face lights up in amazement. From there on the child turns all the pieces until they are in position and fit with ease. They knew they had the right piece and the right slot.

       The same is true in our lives. We have the right piece, the right place, but we too need adjusting, some turning, until we slide into place. We often quit, worrying the adjustment and turning  processes are signs of getting it wrong, but this is often not the case. We not only need the right piece, right place, but we need the right position; this may take a little patience. Otherwise, we will live in constant pressure; ultimately leading to weariness. Proper alignment brings an ease and enjoyment.

       So, when you  hear from God and take your steps in faith, stay calm. We think things will fit one way, but they usually need a little tweaking before things slide into place with ease. Trust God as you move forward. His ways our not our ways. We only see in part. 

        This year will prove to be a great year filled with growth and opportunity.

iPhone upgrade

      When I upgraded my iPhone I lost all my notes. For whatever reason they aren't on my icloud. This happened over a week ago and every-time I think about it I grieve their loss and feel the ripping in my soul for a moment. I lost poetry, random 3 a.m. writings and expressions only long nights with God could hold. I wish I had courage to share my random sentences and poetry on my blog. They aren't polished and edited but they are raw pictures of pain and hope and the joy that always comes in the morning. Our God is so good. 

        My new phone is already holding a collection of entries. I pray the words that were lost would be counted as seeds for future works. I know the fountain within me continues to flow with living water. I'll never feel defeated because there is always more from where the previous came from, but I know the sting will linger for a time.

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