Parenting has so many mountains and valleys, and they will come and go so rapidly, you’ll miss them if you blink.
You can’t hold too loosely, or you’ll miss all that you neglected.
You can’t hold on too tightly, or you just might lose it all.
You just have to be in the moment and enjoy it.
Savor it.
Treasure it.
Remember it.
And when the heavy lifting over, know that it’s not really over.
It’s just shifted a bit, and a new chapter will open.
Live fully.
Laugh freely.
Love deeply.
I don’t know about you, but those little sparkles that you can buy during the Fourth of July holidays make me feel like a little kid.
They light up the night.
They sizzle.
They pop.
They bring sweet memories rushing in of innocence and laughter.
If you’re struggling today to find some peace, and if your striving this week to find some joy, just go pick up a box of those sparklers.
Light ‘em up.
Let them spark.
Let them bring a moment of joy to your heart, and remember there’s still hope.
Because there’s still breath to breathe.
Enjoy your Friday Fun Day!
“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” Psalm 16:11
Sometimes, things don’t turn out like they should.
Sometimes, your dreams change or disappear.
Sometimes, the aspirations of yesterday get middles in the chaos of today.
Yet, there is still Hope, and it can find a way.
Just take a moment to breathe.
Just take a second to relax
Just step back from all the confusion and deeply exhale.
Just remember, there is a God who can shelter you in the gale.
Penned 7/7/20 MG
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.” John 14:27
It’s Friday, and I’m back!
Fridays are made for fun!
So, let’s go have some!
Get outside. Run, jump, and play.
Do something fun.
Swim, run, hike, or just enjoy the day.
Don’t stop until it’s done.
Yeah, through all the homework and tears,
Through all the newness and fears,
Despite the hardships and trails,
Despite all the journey of many, many miles,
This happened.
Now, the really adventure begins…
So many words are spewed about
So many syllables are given out
This one says you should say that
That one says you should use this format
So many demand justice and revenge
So many scream inequality must end
This one brings a torch and a brick
That one brings a hand that constricts
How does this violence bring harmony to souls?
How does this hatred bring peace to console?
Can’t you see the only answer is unified prayer?
Can’t you see the only action is our hearts stripped bare?
May we search deep within for the sin that lies dormant.
May we recognize the enemy of the cross is our torment.
Our battle is never because of my skin color or yours or because of a simple nod.
Our battle is always with the one who steals, kills and destroys the children of God.
Penned – MG – 6/10/20
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” 1 Peter 5:8
So many words are spewed about
So many syllables are given out
This one says you should say that
That one says you should use this format
So many demand justice and revenge
So many scream inequality must end
This one brings a torch and a brick
That one brings a hand that constricts
How does this violence bring harmony to souls?
How does this hatred bring peace to console?
Can’t you see the only answer is unified prayer?
Can’t you see the only action is our hearts stripped bare?
May we search deep within for the sin that lies dormant.
May we recognize the enemy of the cross is our torment.
Our battle is never because of my skin color or yours or because of a simple nod.
Our battle is always with the one who steals, kills and destroys the children of God.
Penned – MG – 6/10/20
“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” 1 Peter 5:8
Going through the recent pandemic experience, I have noticed something about human nature. I’ve always known this to be true, but throughout this season, I have seen the evidence portrayed more vividly than ever before.
Where you rest your eyes in life will determine where you end up.
Just as, if while walking along a path, when you never once glance down, you may trip over a tree root or sidewalk, you will trip up in life if you constantly hold your head up in pride and never kneel down in humility.
Just as, if while running along the road, when you never look up, you may run into a tree or get run over by a car, you will run into a wall of anxiety and get run over by an avalanche of fear if you constantly keep your head down and never look beyond your problems.
Just as, if while climbing a mountain, when you refuse to persevere, you’ll never see the beautiful sunset in the horizon, you will be blinded by life’s circumstances if you consistently give up before you achieve the end goal.
Where your eyes search, there you will remain.
Where your eyes reside, there is where you will find your heart.
Take courage to seek peace.
Take courage to seek truth.
Take courage to seek faith.
“But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.”
Matthew 6:33
You rush here and there
Never seeing
Never hearing
Never understanding
You race like the cascading waterfall
Never resting
Never seeking
Never breathing
You tumble down with no regard
Never thinking
Never feeling
Never caring
You crash on the rocks of turmoil
Never weeping
Never laughing
Always pretending
The pools of serenity whisked away
Never stopping
Never pausing
Always escaping
The waterfall never ends.
Penned – MG – 5/23/20
On Saturday 😂
Well, it’s been a while, and really, Friday Fun Day is way overdue!
My apologies. I suppose, I’ve been a bit distracted from writing lately, or at least, from writing the “fun stuff.”
So, without further ado, let’s have a Friday Fun Day, and since today is Saturday, there’s no better time than the present! 😉
Don’t delay! Get outside. Take a road trip. Hike a mountain. Ride a bike. Stroll along the beach, or maybe just step into your back yard, beyond the chaos and the noise.
Breathe deep.
Exhale slowly.
Remember, the Creator of the Universe loves you.
Although chaos is all around in our world, He can bring perfect peace to your heart.
Just speak His name. Take a moment to talk with Him.
He will listen. Your heart will be changed.
And your Friday Fun Days can begin even on a Saturday. 💕
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