Desserts

Dessert.

Beautifully inviting and lovingly made extras.  That is dessert.

It's not necessary for survival, just . . . special.

His desserts are extra special . . . because we are loved so dearly that He not only offers Bread of Life, but gives us access to His kingdom.  He pardoned our sins and then gave us dessert!

O taste and see that the Lord is good;

How blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!   

Psalm 34:8

The kingdom of God is dessert.  Walking in the blessings of knowing Him, coming to Him as a trusting child, and tasting His goodness.

And Jesus said to them (His disciples), 

"To you has been given the secret of the kingdom of God . . ."

Mark 4:11

Heavenly Father, what are my desserts today?

          Smells of a hot breakfast on a below zero morning . . .

          Warmth of a fire in the wood burner . . .

          Noticing the pretty little chick-a-dee on the bird feeder . . .
          A florescent pink sun rise . . .
          Sounds of laughter around our table . . .
          Joy-krinkles around the eyes of my husband . . .
          Giggles from visiting cookie decorators . . .
          Phone calls from our gone-away children . . .
          Old friends sharing around our table . . .
          Dishwashers . . .
          Snow blowing like crystals in the wind . . .
          Scarf and mittens made by Cora . . .
          Smells of chili cooking on the stove top . . .
          Flannel shirts . . .
          Candles on the table . . .
          Mama reminding me of God's goodness right where I am . . .

And I begin to feel stuffed with the desserts of His kingdom.  

May you enjoy many desserts this season!

Love always,

Angie

Courage

It makes it's debut only after fear has raised it's controlling head.

The lack of courage keeps me from walking the path God lays in front of me.  If I think,  "I can not 'conquer' the assignment, the task, the adventure, then why continue to try?  What does it matter anyway?"

That is the thought that paralyzes because I forget . . .

Have I not commanded you?

Be strong and courageous!

Do not tremble or be dismayed,

for the Lord your God is with you 

wherever you go.    Joshua 1:9

And this is why it matters.  Soul-peace follows obedience.  Courage obeys with trust as its fuel.

In the past 7 weeks, thoughts have been embraced that eat away at the foundations of who God made me to be, a vessel of His glory.  I hide and run away in my dark quiet, all the while wanting the freshness of His light.

And God reminds, "Have I not commanded you?"

Yes.

May obedience bring Him glory.
Love always,
Angie

Men are never duly touched and impressed with a conviction

of their significance,

until they have contrasted themselves 

with the majesty of God.

R. C. Sproul

P.S.  There will be several blogs close together because I have written and not finished because of embracing lies.  I am "stepping past" the lies and walking in obedience . . . because He said to.   : >