Our grandchildren seem to hold us in higher esteem than our children did at the same age. I love grandchildren. You can love them and spoil them and even lovingly share your opinions and they still love you. In so many ways we are the stronghold in their little lives as they grow. Parents seem to be in such a major growth area in careers and the busy world that they live in daily and they have less time for their children then I did when mine were young. Times change.
The one unchanging Joy in our lives is the Lord is our light, our salvation and the stronghold in our lives. We need not be afraid.
The Lord is my light and my salvation — whom shall I fear?
The Lord is the stronghold of my life - of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 27:1
Words of my heart, Laurie
A Texas Artist Laurie Pace
This was our granddaughter a few years ago mesmerized by our glass coffee table and looking through it to see things and how they looked. She would run get her toy and stick it under there and then climb half on the table to see the funny distortion. The giggles erupted and back for another toy.
God wants us not to take so much so seriously that we make ourselves sick with worry or indecision. We need to look at things from out of the box, or maybe like Lady L, through glass to see it from another perspective.
His unfailing love is there. What is needed He will provide. Be patient and wait upon the Lord.
Words of my heart, Laurie
A Texas Artist Laurie Pace
For I have always been mindful of your unfailing love and have lived in reliance on your faithfulness. Psalm 26:3
The joy of youth leaves memories of good times. As we age and grow we look back fondly at those times feeling the sense of belonging and freedom. When you are young you are not usually strapped with responsibilities of bill paying, making decisions for whole households, dealing with health issues for yourself and parents... you live for the day. Youth has a certain innocence with it and the freedom of joy to experience life.
Many wrong decisions are made. They are necessary for growth, knowledge and wisdom. How awesome is He to give us the joy of life... not just in our youth but in our old age as well.
Words of my heart, Laurie
A Texas Artist Laurie Pace
Remember, Lord, your great mercy and love, for they are from of old. Do not remember the sins of my youth and my rebellious ways; according to your love remember me, for you, Lord, are good. Psalm 25:6-7
Trust. The trust of a baby is so pure. What can we not trust like that as adults?
Being able to trust someone with your insecurities or your inadequacies is hard to do. Can you trust in Him? You must when those in your life fail you.
Words of my Heart, Laurie
A Texas Artist Laurie Pace
In you, Lord my God, I put my trust. I trust in you; do not let me be put to shame, nor let my enemies triumph over me. Psalm 25:1-2
A safe place awaits all of us in our Father's house. He has already prepared a room for us. Meanwhile in this life's journey His goodness and love surround us to keep us in His grace. What a pure joy to know He has all in place.
Words of my Heart, Laurie
A Texas Artist Laurie Pace
Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life,
and I will live in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:6
Do you own a quilt? This is not even a quilt but it is an apron. Our lives seem to be 'quilted' together with patches of experiences. I fell in love with this apron as it had some of my freshest colors and designs and it brought joy to me. No matter what experiences are patched together to make your life and you into the person you are today... know that God's way is perfect and flawless. You were made by Him.
Words of my Heart, Laurie
A Texas Artist Laurie Pace
As for God, his way is perfect: The Lord’s word is flawless; he shields all who take refuge in him. Psalm 18:30
Our summer has already hit 100 two days in a row... and the joyful news is, it is 15 degrees cooler than last summer at this time. The Lord is truly our rock and fortress through the heat of summer and the cold blasts of winter.
Words of my Heart, Laurie
A Texas Artist Laurie Pace
I love you, O Lord, my strength.The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised,
and I am saved from my enemies. Psalm 18:1-3
