Picket Fences

Bended knees, folded hands, desperate pleas and words of praise, day after day. Upon rising, and then going into the day, time is spent looking for the answer to that conversation with God. Before eyes close at night, reflecting of the time that passed, thanking God for the blessings, yet wondering, where is the answer to that prayer I've prayed about for so long? Day is done, ended with another plea and words of praise. Next day bended knee… Sometimes it can be many years before an answer to prayer comes through. And when it does, I've always been able to look back and see that God had been in the process of answering my prayer all along. I just didn't see it, because I wanted the answer now. There are times when my daughter and her friends, will bring me something to fix, or ask me to do something. And while I’m in the process of answering their request…they will continue to ask me about it. I will continually say, just a minute or almost done, or I nee...

All of the Thanksgiving and Christmas events are over. Who knows whats around the bend for this fresh new year.   This first day of the new year is usually full of resolutions with hopes of making a better you or a better life! Plans are made for new work-out schedules, careers and school goals, hopes for better relationships, saving money, losing weight, learning better habits. There are so many resolutions a person can make and break this year! I know for myself, I would love to turn into an early morning person, and get more things done, such as exercise or write,   before dropping Sarrah off at school and then heading to work myself. I’d love to memorize a few verses a month of the Bible. Spend more time on relationships. Incorporate healthier habits into my life. In the Bible, Jesus was asked, what is the greatest commandment? Matthew 22:35 - 40 35 One of them, an expert in the law, tested him with this question: 36 “Teacher, which is the greatest command...