Today is a beautiful day at my house. The sun is shining. Gentle breezes are playing a song on my wind chimes. Forsythia, bride’s veil, tulips and redbud trees are blooming. Choosing to step outdoors and soak these in helps me escape the news that is changing each hour.
I know people are hurting and many of you may be stuck indoors. Our surroundings cannot define us. We have to adjust attitudes, face our emotions and survive. These are tall orders when our lives are so disrupted.
I want to change the order of my usual post and go right to the word.
Word for Today
May our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal encouragement and good hope, encourage your hearts and strengthen you in every good deed and word. 2 Thessalonians 2:16-17
Now more than ever we need grace, encouragement, hope and strength. Accepting these gifts from God will enable us to carry out good deeds and speak healing words. I have been longing to gather my children and grandchildren under my wings as a mother hen gathers her chicks. That is not possible. If it was, I cannot protect them from all harm. In Psalms we are offered protection.
“He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.”
Know that I am praying for all of my readers. We are not alone even though many of us are becoming more isolated each day. Our heartstrings stretch across the world as we join in prayer and fellowship online. Please send me comments and stories to pass on about where you are finding hope and how you are staying connected.
When you live on a farm you can find lots to do while isolated. A few years ago when we felt God leading us to this place, I struggled with accepting it. Today I am so thankful for the opportunity we have to grow our own food and having food to share with friends and neighbors. I can praise God for rich soil that was fertilized by cows years ago ( the mature used to stink!), rain to fill the rain barrels (even with the mud) and sunshine to power the hen house door ( we didn’t like having to get up with the rooster to open it).
Be blessed as you find things to do.
Song for Today
Prayer for Today
Dear God,
We thank you that you are our place of shelter. We may be facing difficult times but you are the place we run to for protection. As we take time to dig into your Word and stand on your promises we ask that you meet with us.
We ask that you bring the peace we know to our friends and family that are struggling.
Amen
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