Baby Steps

Baby Steps

*Okay, this is me getting my feet wet. This was Shelly's bright idea; so if I catch a cold, blame her. I am learning as I go, so bear with me. I was utterly thrilled when I was able to successfully post my profile picture!! Yeah! Happy Dance!! It worked. Shelly will recognize that photo. That was a good weekend, friend.

*I'm in the midst of a Beth Moore study that focuses on the life of the beloved apostle, John. That was another timely suggestion from Shelly... Is anyone else beginning to notice a pattern here? :D At the end of each day, Beth gives the start of a prayer and space for journaling about what God is revealing to you. One of the recent notes from the journaling that's still floating around in my brain is:

Love is a verb--an action verb. It's not about our emotions. It's about His faithfulness. Our love for others is not based how they react to us. Rather, it's based on what Christ has already done for us and what He wants to do through us! (1 John 4:19)

This study along with some other things God is working out brought to mind an old poem made new. There is dancing in my future. I am assured. And not only for me, but for all who will claim it.

*The abundance that He craves for us is not reserved only for the next life. Joy (John 17:13), peace (John 14:27), and abundance (John 10:10) are meant to be ours in this life too. May we have the courage to reach for the very best that God has for us, instead of settling for what the world calls "success".

*Finally, from my old e-mail, a few animal aaaww moments. I hope they add a smile to your day: