Joyful Answer, Words of my Heart by Texas Artist Laurie Pace

Always there are questions racing through your mind about decisions unmade. Where do you go for answers?  The joyful answer is you go to HIM.  Call upon the Lord with you open heart and open mind and listen to what He tells you. You can hear that inner voice speaking and the gentleness of His grace. 

Words of my Heart, Laurie
A Texas Artist Laurie Pace





I call on you, my God, for you will answer me;  turn your ear to me and hear my prayer.  Psalm 17:6

A pinch of Crazy, Words of my Heart by Texas Artist Laurie Pace

Moments of craziness truly bring wonderful endorphines to your mind and body. Acting crazy with friends can be a Joy! Another Day of celebrating life with JOY!

Words of my Heart, Laurie

A Texas Artist Laurie Pace

But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation. I will sing the Lord’s praise, for he has been good to me.  Psalm 13:5-6

Joyfully you can Always Turn to Him in Prayer in Times of Need, Words of my Heart, Texas Artist Laurie Pace

"I wanna go home."  Her tearful face and anxiety filled eyes are hard to miss.  
What brings you joy and comfort when you are in pain or afraid?


Go "home" to the Lord in Prayer.  He will listen to your cries. He is waiting to hear from you now.  Isn't that joyful to know? His arms are open and His heart is filled with compassion and love for you.

You hear, O LORD, the desire of the afflicted; you encourage them, and you listen to their cry,  Psalm 10:17




Words of my Heart, Laurie
A Texas Artist, Laurie Pace

Joy Truck Escape Ramps for Humans...aka GOD, Words of my Heart by Texas Artist Laurie Pace

Up the mountain we climbed... up ... up... up.  There were these strange little mini roads off to the side of the freeway in many spots as we climbed up and down. Terry said they were called  "Truck Escape Ramps".  

"The combination of heavy trucks and highway downgrades has long presented potentially dangerous conditions for truck drivers, other drivers on the road, and occupants of roadside property. The problem of runaway trucks generally results from brake failures which can arise for many different reasons. The inability of drivers to control vehicle speeds on downgrades is not only hazardous but it can also have costly consequences."

The joy in this is we have the same thing provided by God... when we cannot control our lives and things are hazardous... we always have Him.  When there is 'failure' in our lives... we always have Him.

O Lord, our Lord,

    how majestic is your name in all the earth!

You have set your glory above the heavens. Psalm 8:1

Words of my Heart, Laurie

A Texas Artist Laurie Pace

Joy in Nature and God's Creatures, Words of my heart by Texas Artist Laurie Pace, 100 Days of Joy

Joy is deer watching in our windows or yard. We live in a gated community and no one can bother these creatures.  We have only been here a bit over two years and are still amazed by their sudden appearance in our yard.  

But let all who take refuge in you be glad;

    let them ever sing for joy. 

Spread your protection over them,

    that those who love your name may rejoice in you. Psalm 5:11

Words of my heart, Laurie

A Texas Artist, Laurie Pace

Joy in Blooms, Words of my Heart by Texas Artist Laurie Pace

Joy is my violets in bloom. My Mom keeps violets and orchids. Sometimes I struggle, but they seem to like where we are and they bloom consistently throughout the year.


Thank you Mom for the love and joy of flowering plants you instilled in me.

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. Psalm 91:1

Words of my heart, Laurie

A Texas Artist, Laurie Pace

Generous Bounty, Full of Joy, Words of my Heart by Texas Artist Laurie Pace

Set your sites on Him... He sets His Glory in Heaven and Earth for each of us. How Majestic is His name. How beautiful is His creation. How generous is His bounty.

Words of my Heart, Laurie
A Texas Artist Laurie Pace

Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!

You have set your glory in the heavens. Psalm 8:1