Day 337 Little Blessings

 

12/3/2025 

"Think how in the inner chamber the hour of prayer may

become the happiest time in the whole day for us,

and how God may use us to take a share in the carrying out of

His plans, and make us fountains of blessing

for the world around us."

Andrew Murray  

 

All is quiet! Finally, I can relax and listen to An Hour with Jesus with Terry MacAlmon. My son has gone to bed, a little later than usual tonight. We enjoyed a great chicken with rice soup - with green chili, naturally, with gluten free white cheddar cheese biscuits. Our lives are simple. It's a little hard to think about Christmas in a few weeks. As always, I am unprepared for what the world considers Christmas with all the decorations and trees. I used to have my memory tree up all year, but I gave it away before I moved, and although it may sound a bit silly, I miss that tree. I have a friend who loves to send gifts that are Santa Fe style, so I won't forget my beloved New Mexico. How could I after living there most of my life, plus I had the best friends ever! They let me be - me! As it should be, don't you think?! I do hope I get a chance to return, especially since my daughter is still living there. 

Today for excitement my son and I braved the icy cold and replaced the tarp over the storage area. It's a temporary fix from the damage of the turbulent winds and rain we've been having. It seems as if every week we have rain, and whereas I am grateful for it, it has been creating some problems for us. But that's okay. In spite of the weather, I love being outside. I still have bushes to cut and monster shrubs to size down. I love burning the branches in an open fire, and I enjoy sitting on the step playing with Alex when he decides to come home. Sometimes I wonder if someone forcing him to go indoors, although that wouldn't be so bad. Perhaps someone needs his companionship, but the rascal always comes home, even comes into the house and stays a short time visiting. He's always dry and warm and happy to see his humans. Cats seems to have it made!

It's so wonderful sitting in my rocking chair listening to Marty sing old favorite contemporary music and traditional hymns. He just finished singing, "No one loves you like the Lord...." That's certainly a true statement. God's love is unconditional, and He loves it when we sing to Him. "He delights when we lift our voice in praise to Him alone. We were made to worship Him alone." It's wonderful to think about how much God loves us, and He longs for us to come and sit with Him. Although He is omniscient, He still wants to hear about our day. When we fall, He wants to pick us up. He is omnipresent, never leaving or forsaking us. "My God is Holy, forever Holy is our King. Worthy, forever worthy, to You our praise we bring." In case you're wondering, the words in italics are lyrics from songs Marty is singing. They seemed appropriate to interject.

Tired from all of my labors this afternoon, I decided to have a snack of popcorn later on before falling into bed. I decided to do it the easy way and microwave some prepackaged popcorn belonging to Daniel, rather than air pop. Although it was tasty, it wasn't the same as my healthy style of doing it with fresh melted butter - just at dab - and tons of salt. I didn't have any Junior Mints, however, so it lacked the movie effect, but I'll head out before long to buy some more. It's the little things that spice up life! I watched an old series about Africa for a little while, then I headed downstairs to work it off - the popcorn - on the Gazelle and my stretching exercises. 

Thinking back over the day, what can I say really spoke to my spirit? I've been reading the book of John, always a favorite, and I am about ready to begin the book of Acts, unless of course God directs me differently. I guess I'm learning that sometimes we need to deviate from what we consider our normal way of doing things. Every year I read through my Bible, and although I am learning something fresh and new each day, it seems as if I am missing something God wants me to see. I have other things I read, and Harvest Ministries keeps me on my toes with the community online studies, but there's more! A month or so ago, I felt the Lord leading me to jump forward in reading, then back, and I must say change has never been my cup of tea, and this hopping around kind of frazzled me, but I have been obedient. It's interesting, because as I did as I was asked to do, my scriptures were aligning with what was being discussed in messages I heard. It's as if God wanted me to get the point of the message, and Holy Spirit is always so gentle in instruction. I'm hoping that I can catch up, or go back so I can get everything read this year, in this one Bible, but if I don't, it's okay, because it's not what I want that's important. His way is always best. Besides which I read from more than one Bible, depending on what I am studying, so I more than read through the Bible once in a year. Perhaps I'm prideful in that way? Something to consider, but I just love reading His Word. It builds me up, puts me in my place, and teaches me what I need to know and share. I found this little quotation as I was reading today: "God's work done in God's way for God's glory will never lack God's supply." I like that!

Another good end of day. Until tomorrow!