Eliminating Clutter


During the last few weeks my husband Ron and I have been working on various house projects. In order to even start these projects we had to get rid of unnecessary clutter. I cleaned out a walk in closet that we could NOT walk in. Lots was thrown out and some donated. We also went through this process in the garage in this humid SC heat! It’s a process but was much needed.

Our hearts can be the same way. Over the years we can push things down deep in our hearts that we don’t especially want to deal with. Things like past hurts, un-forgiveness, poor choices…. and the list goes on. Clutter isn’t fun to sort through but it’s much needed to free us to live “lighter and fuller” lives. (both spiritually and physically) I had to address some “heart clutter” this morning during my quiet time with the Lord. I’m so thankful that He is always willing to listen and forgive. I quite often ask the Lord to search my heart and expose things I need to address.

Psalms 139:23-24 “Search me, God, and know my heart: test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”

Have a Blessed Thursday!

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Faith over Fear

We have arrived at the day of the annual eye specialist appointment. I’m thankful that neither of my guys ( husband or son) seem to be phased by this appointment, but I wrestle with it every year.

I woke in the wee hours of the morning, tossing and turning. I couldn’t get comfortable however worship songs filtered through my mind. When I got up and went out on the porch for my quiet time with the Lord I saw the verse of the day was Hebrews 13:8 NIV “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever”. As I read the whole chapter of Hebrews 13, comparing translations, I prayed for reassurance and peace.

As I wrestle with my emotions / feelings, I’m choosing Faith over fear. Trusting God for a GOOD REPORT! Thankful for Joshuas resilience. He amazes me. So help us pray today ( God knows all the details). Praying for peace, reassurance and a GOOD REPORT. God is good and so faithful… ALWAYS!

Never out of sight

It’s hot as blazes on the Carolina border today. I went to the Carowinds watermark with a friend.  While laying by the wave pool a toddler came up to my chair crying.  She couldn’t find her Momma.  A few minutes passed by and her Momma came and got her.  Being a parent, I’m sure her Mom never lost sight of her baby girl.  

That short episode got me thinking.  Sometimes we’re distracted, busy having fun and lose sight of safety.  It’s comforting to know that God never loses sight of us.  His eye is always on us.

Being visually impaired, I have lost my husband or friends in the store before.  It’s kind of un-nerving.  During those times I will often pray, “Lord help me find Ron (or whoever I’m with) and every time, sure enough… I am found.  Check out Psalms 139, one of my favorites.  Have a great weekend.

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Lets try this AGAIN!

Right at this very minute I want to scream but instead I just choose to laugh to release pent up frustration. I “thought” I had published a new blog post BUT it’s no where to be found. Technology and low vision don’t always mix. It takes me way longer to do what the average normal sighted person can do BUT that’s ok. Where there is a WILL there is a WAY, even if it takes doing it multiple times to get it right. At some point, it will publish.

My previous post (that hasn’t yet posted. Who knows if Word Press has to approve before it’s finally gone through. Time will tell) Anyways….. my Blog post was Titled “Share the Journey”

Have you ever stopped to think about the MANY people you pass each day, have opportunity to interact with and bless? Opportunities arise at every turn. Just walking out to your mailbox you might see a neighbor passing by. Just think about it: people in the grocery store, Chick-fila line, traffic that fills the streets with people in a hurry to get to their destination. All those many people are facing some type of battle whether they acknowledge it and share it with you or not. No body has it all together even though most try to make it seem like they do. Life happens to all of us.

We can choose to Smile, share a kind word, let someone in front of you in the congested traffic. You may be the only one speaking positively or kindly to someone in a whole day. Think of the impact you can make! Let’s make our communities better by “Sharing our journey” and finding time for others. You will never know what a difference kindness can make. People matter…every single person you see! We are in this Together!