How Majestic Is Thy Name

 


It's been a glorious day.

I marked it on my calendar
as the prettiest day of  March.

Our yard is a veritable
riot of color...pink, white,
green, yellow, red, purple...


I thought often of 
Psalm 8 this day.

Oh, Lord,
how majestic is
Your Name in all the earth...


Romans  8 reminds us
that His eternal power 
and divine nature are 
clearly seen in His creation.




I loved the fat bumble bee
seen below buzzing in and out
of the peach tree blossoms....🐝


Praise God from Whom
all blessings flow..


Can you spot the
moon below?....







It's Not Complicated

 


Good day dear hearts.

It's been a bright and cheery week.

Nothing big or newsworthy,
just that the sun is warm 
and the birds are building nests,
and the peach tree has pink blooms,
the pear tree has white blooms,
and the iris is up about 5 inches.

That's the kind of news
I enjoy hearing:)

Dear One took me to
Tractor Supply and bought
me some new gardening boots,
(with chickens on them:)
and a few seeds to sow
along the fence line 
he just finished clearing.

He stopped along the road
home for me to pick some
daffodils...all in all
a very pleasant day.

He came home with a new
flag for the front porch
one evening after work.

Time to spruce the 
outdoor areas up for Spring...


The forsythia is in bloom...


Below is a wild quince,
pretty but thorny.

The white buds are
bridal veil spirea..


One warm day we 
packed a tail gate picnic
and bought some kites 
to bring to a pretty hill...

It was fun,
but not breezy enough
to get the kite going.
We'll try again soon
 when we have some wind.

It's just fun going
out with my best friend,
my sweet heart,
 to enjoy the nice days...



I have been enjoying 
sermons lately by
Martyn Lloyd Jones.

I've especially enjoyed
his sermon titled
"Vain Regrets."

One thought he spoke stood 
out to my heart.....

"We must never for 
a second worry about anything
that cannot be affected by us.
It's a waste of energy.
If you can't do anything about
a thing, stop thinking about it."

I wrote those words where
I can remember them.

There is so much we cannot
change or control.

We gain great peace when 
we stop ruminating on 
things we cannot 
do anything about.

Just...
STOP THINKING ABOUT IT.

Isn't that an uplifting thought?

It's not complicated.

Once we set our minds
to focus on what's good
and pleasant and leave all
else in the hands of the Lord,
life settles and minds rest.

We are no longer agitated.

It is a curious thing
that so many today seem
bent on going down a path
that complicates life and 
agitates the heart.

God has assigned us 
a place to be and a work to do.

As we focus on just that,
and stop thinking about
things that are not in our
realm of responsibility,
we find that we do have
strength for THIS day.

Oh my!
So simple.

"As thy days are
so shall thy strength be."
Deuteronomy 33:25

The Lord provides
enough for this day.

Make it your ambition
to lead a quiet life,
mind your own business,
and
work with your hands.
2 Thessalonians 4:11-14

As Martyn Lloyd Jones said...

"If you can't do anything
about a thing...
stop thinking about it."

And enjoy the day.

We are children of the Light.
We thrive in beauty and peace.







Let Us Love and Sing and Wonder


Hello sweet friends.

Is it looking like Springtime
in your neck of the woods yet?

Dear One and I picked up 
breakfast Saturday and had 
a picnic looking over a hilly
farm as we ate, much like the 
painting by John Sloane above.
(He's my favorite artist. Every 
picture he paints is beautiful
and nostalgic)

I think it's important
to gaze upon beauty 
and keep our thoughts
focused on things that
are noble, pure, lovely, admirable,
excellent, and praiseworthy
as Philippians 4:8 says...

I am memorizing a new hymn
this week and thought I would 
share it with you to cheer your day.

As you journey
through this day 
I pray you keep your
focus on His beauty
and His faithfulness.


It's a new day.....
Let us rejoice and be
glad in the goodness of the Lord.




I read a sign the other day
that spoke to me--
"If you don't like something
take away its only power....
your attention."

What we focus on will bring
either peace and joy
or
trouble and anxiety.

It's up to us to
bring our thoughts 
into submission to Jesus.

If we occupy our minds
with singing and praising Him,
our minds will be settled in peace.

It's a moment by moment
personal choice.

As for me,
I enjoy singing praises
in my heart to Jesus through
the hours of my day.

You are loved with an
Everlasting love and
underneath you are the
Everlasting Arms.

Go forth in peace and joy💕









Let's Open The Windows🌞🌻

 


It's a pretty day.

One of those days
that reminds a heart 
that Spring will soon arrive.

The warm air floating
gently through the open windows
is embroidered in bird song.

Dear One had a good idea,
he said we should jump in the
old truck and take a dirt road ride
and look for more daffodils.

He knows I love 
fresh blooms in the cottage.

I filled a basket full:)


Life's simple pleasures
can bring such joy to a heart.


It's important in a world
that is upside down to 
find little ways to bring
beauty and smiles to the home.

These sunny gifts
have brought beauty
to the cottage...


I know many hearts today
are unsettled and full of care.

Our hearts are too sometimes.

However,
we have a Savior,
and He loves us dearly.

The days that feel gray
can be left in His care.

It's okay to find a little
beauty and joy in the midst
of life's trials.

It's important to 
create spaces of rest 
where others find refuge.

Philippians 4:6-7
"Don't worry about anything;
instead, pray about everything.
Tell God what you need,
and thank Him for all He has done.
Then you will experience God's peace,
which exceeds anything we can
understand. His peace will guard
your hearts and minds as
you live in Christ Jesus."













Results 40 Day Fast & Fatty Liver Disease

 


Well, here I am....
day 40 of my 2024 fast.

I've learned so much 
and I feel so grateful.

On day 20 I had my 
liver enzymes checked 
and learned that I am well.

The liver looks good.

My enzymes were too high
pointing to fatty liver.

I wasn't really aware
of fatty liver. I had heard the
word in passing, but wasn't 
sure what that meant.

Come to find out,
fatty liver is a problem
for a large portion of folks
in America and
 the world in general.

It wasn't known until around
1980 that people can get cirrhosis
of the liver if they did not drink alcohol.

Doctors were surprised to find
that people, even as young as 
five years old were either developing
full liver cirrhosis or
 beginning stage cirrhosis,
that is not caused by alcohol.

One of the greatest culprits
turns out to be the foods we eat that
 are laden in high fructose corn syrup.
(A hidden product in many, many
foods like dressings, ketchup, 
processed foods etc....check your labels)

Refined carbs and saturated fat
increase fatty liver disease.
White bread, pasta,
breakfast cereal, granola bars etc.
are not liver friendly.

A plant based diet
reduces liver inflammation.

Alcohol causes great damage
to our liver.

Obesity is detrimental
to our overall health
especially with fatty liver disease.
Just five pounds can damage
liver function.

We must learn to eat
nutrient dense foods to gain health.

It seems that many of our foods today
also have chemicals that create cravings
and yet never satisfy hunger because
the body is lacking good nutrients.

Fatty liver can develop 
in just 30 days.
I think I developed this
by eating poorly during
the holidays through 
November and December
plus going through some
stress at that time.
I took little time
to focus on meal prep
and went with the flow
for a season.
This lack of diligence
and preparation contributed
to poor health rather quickly.
My naturopath was
shocked as we had not seen
such a poor blood test 
before in my blood tests.

After just 20 days of clean eating
and fasting, my liver enzymes were
cleared up and health was restored.

I recommend ....
Dr. Becky Gillaspy
Fatty Liver...What is it....Do you have it?
How to fix it. NAFLD
on You Tube.

I appreciate her simple explanation
on fatty liver and how to heal it.

I will return this week to have
my liver checked again.

Fatty liver is no joke.

A body can come to a point
of liver scarring that cannot 
be cleared by diet change
(the only cure for fatty liver)
and once this stage is reached where
 diet change is no longer effective,
the only option is a liver transplant.

Fatty liver is often a silent disease.

Even people who have no
extra body fat and look healthy
can be in late stage fatty liver disease.

I hope you will take time to
learn what you can about this
newer disease running rampant among us,
and get a full metabolic blood panel done
by your physician to check your blood 
for various problems that may be
silently compromising your health

My diet now consists of
no grains (very important)
lean fish and chicken, and egg,
lots of fresh vegetables,
water, fruit and a few nuts.

I prefer just vegetables,
but find my blood sugar is 
more stable eating some protein.

Each person will have to
pray concerning their own needs.

Because I have blood sugar problems
grains are difficult for me to consume.

I have nothing against any foods.
All are given by the Lord for
our needs and blessings.

It's just that some of us
have certain needs that diet
alone can heal and we all
must seek the Lord's will
for our individual needs.

Thank you for the interest you
have shared in my fast this year.

I realize many of you
are also seeking to gain
better health both physically 
and spiritually and I continue
in prayer for each of you.

I thank those who
have prayed for me.

Another area that was
changed for the better
was growth in prayer
and time in the Word.

Some days I just
sit when time allows,
and write Scripture
in my journal.

Writing and pondering the Word
heals our busy hearts and minds,
as does memorizing Scripture
and hymns.

These disciplines in life
add rich blessings and peace.

I continue in prayer
for my readers.

May God's peace fill you 
and His wisdom guide you.







Maranatha Farm


What better way to spend
a sunny March day than
a visit to a beautiful local farm.

Maranatha Farm's mission is to
steward their land and animals
the way God intended through 
regenerative agriculture.

They raise their food in 
a way that honors God and His design.

All is grown using natural resources.

The farm home, Elk Hill,
 dates back to 1797.


It is situated on 420
beautiful rolling acres.

We were greeted by
a couple of little goats who enjoyed
 nibbling on our coats and shirts:)


It was a crystal-blue-sky
 kind of afternoon.
Just lovely!

We enjoyed an inspiring
two hour tour that the
 owner/farmer began with prayer.

He is also a busy 
orthopedic surgeon when
he isn't farming his land.

His wife is a sweet lady
who homeschools her four children.

Busy folks who love the Lord,
land and family....


Hello sweet face.....
Beautiful eyes on this little one below...



The land and animals are
watched over by six
Great Pyrenees.
They love belly rubs!!




They had quite a nice
crowd for this tour.....











The day with this busy
energetic farm family reminded
me that we are to use the gifts God
gives each of us in a way that honors Him
in all that we are stewards over.

"Whatever you do
work heartily as for the Lord.
Knowing that you will receive an 
inheritance from the Lord as a
reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving."
Colossians 3:23








Simplified Homemaking


Morning blessings dear readers.

Thank you again for your
sweet comments. Even though I 
don't post the comments, I do 
enjoy them and also try to 
add my own thoughts here and there.

A quote from a recent comment inspired me.....

"We do need to remember that our 
lives are the only Bible most people 
read. May we always remember that
we are living our lives before others,
and may others hunger and thirst for
His righteousness that they see 
displayed in our own lives."

So true.

We are representing
our Dear Lord and Savior
with every word and deed.


Another comment.....
"So many things are important
in a family and my role in the family,
I just need to know how to balance 
what is important and not compare
myself to someone else."

This sweet reader asks how do 
we get all our necessary work done
and still have time to educate ourselves
in other areas such as health and 
organizing our schedule and home.

I think we can all relate 
to the longing she has for
her own growth and development
in the midst of her busy days 
as wife, mama and homemaker.

Plus, the desire to have 
a little down time to rest 
and fill her own heart and mind.

One of the most unfortunate 
situations in our culture today
is that we lost so much by leaving our 
homes years ago and raising a couple of
younger generations with out a compass
or any knowledge of how things are done.

Simple things like canning, cleaning, raising 
little ones, being a wife, budgeting, preparing
healthy home grown food, contentment,
discipline of self and children, and just
simply being at peace in the homemaking role,
were not passed to the younger generation.

The foundations of this society
are well nigh destroyed and our
homemakers are left feeling terribly
inadequate in the role of raising 
a family, loving a husband and 
caring for every little detail in the home.

It hurts my heart when 
young women say they
often compare themselves
(negatively) to others who seem
to have the skills they lack.

One thing this generation has
that is demeaning and distracting
is social media. A blight that older
generations blessedly did not have.

A person can get online and
show a Kodak moment as if
this is their whole existence.

In days of old we had little
interaction with others.

We were busy at home
doing the things our mothers
and grandmothers had trained
us to accomplish as homemakers.

Not only do young women lack
proper training today,
the pictures on social media
are just small moments that 
may not be the whole picture.

We are not living in a 
"real" world when we look
at most social media.

In the old days we
had no one to compare ourselves
to the way that ladies have today.

We were satisfied with what 
little we had and what we could 
accomplish each day with the 
strength we had.

We really had little idea
what others were accomplishing
because we seldom visited other
homes in the midst of our busyness.

My first suggestion is to
steer clear of the internet
and focus on home sweet home.

In time we find our haven
to be well suited to us
and our loved ones.

My second suggestion 
is to always meet with the Lord
every morning in prayer and the Word.

Next make sure your dear husband
is nurtured and well loved.

You will never regret being
the wife of a well loved husband.

On we go to the children.

Begin each day with them
in loving prayer.
Even if it's a short 
prayer over them as
you hug them and gently
greet the day together.

Train them day by day
how to tidy their space and help
in small ways to be a helper.

As for meal prep,
do what you can in the busy
season of life to eat simple meals
prepared in ways your family enjoy
while staying within your family budget.

Maintaining a happy healthy
home begins with a mama 
who realizes that she is the 
keeper of the joy and peace 
in the home.

Rather than read social 
media begin reading books
by ladies such as Laura Ingalls
or such authors who paint pictures
of homes built on simplicity and patience.

These stories can be read as a family
and each heart will be nurtured.

Remember, that you have
done the best you know how with 
your abilities thus far.

As the children leave home
they will take what you 
have given and add their
own thoughts to how life 
will be in their homes.

At this time,
when the nest empties,
you can once again 
focus on your dear husband
and then you'll have a bit
more time to grow and learn 
in other areas.

For today,
do your best 
with what you have.

Keep your priorities...
The Lord
Your husband
Your children
Meals
Laundry etc.

Priorities first.

The rest will
fall in place.

Life is too short
to live with self ridicule each day.

Take what you have been 
given and simply do you best with that.

You are loved with an Everlasting Love...
just as you are.

And underneath are the Everlasting Arms,
that love you fully and always.






















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