A Walk in NW Oregon & the Olympic Peninsula, WA
Let's pretend that I posted the 'Walks in His Garden' last Wednesday just as I was scheduled to do.
And that there was nothing else on my mind then.
Let's pretend it wasn't a bad week for me because it wasn't the worst I've ever had;
it was just different--very different.
I didn't really go anywhere new, although I definitely thought about it. Nope. No new trails---at least not the kind you find on mountains.
Let's pretend that I posted the 'Walks in His Garden' last Wednesday just as I was scheduled to do.
And that there was nothing else on my mind then.
Let's pretend it wasn't a bad week for me because it wasn't the worst I've ever had;
it was just different--very different.
I didn't really go anywhere new, although I definitely thought about it. Nope. No new trails---at least not the kind you find on mountains.
I could have used a walk in God's gardens ...on a trail and with an aebleskiver--a lot of aebleskivers. Freshly made aebleskivers with powdered sugar and lingonberry preserves. Of course you really shouldn't walk on trails with aebleskivers---not a good idea. It's just that I am so hungry for aebleskivers and there on my mind lately. And I am at home so it's OK.
How was your week? Some stress in your life too, huh? I understand, sorry I let you down. But I am here now with some good news about One who is always here.
Now you know we can't go back in time? This isn't an episode of some TV show or movie, right?
However, this is blogger...and they do have this Help button UP there....for people like me--newbies. It has lots of instuctions and you just have to know where to look to get the advice you need.
Kind of like life, ya know...often the answers are right there. Obvious.
So thanks to blogger's helpful staff and programmers back we go----in cyber time.
I know I'll feel better about it and maybe you will too.
Set aside your cares and stress.
Relax and take some deep breaths.
Turn off the news and put some soft music on.
Reflect on the beauty of the Creator's creation...
and on the beauty of the Creator Himself,
the One who made Christmas possible.
The One who knows you by name and loves you
The One who gave us instructions on how to live....
He says "Be still, and know that I am God".
Stillness is a very good thing, it allows us to hear the most important things in life.
"My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth."
The One who made all this hears our prayers and cares deeply for us.
"The earth is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof".
All of this is His. He made it. He made us too.
Take the focus off whatever is bothering you and place it on God and His promises.
He is the good Shepherd.
"He maketh me to lie down in green pastures"
Where we can be fed by the "Bread of Life"--and sheltered by His care.
"He leadeth me beside the still waters."
Where we can be restored by the 'Living Water'.
Lord,
who made the blue rivers and fjords,
the green pastures and forests,
the foothills and high snow capped mountains of our land.
Help us to trust You in all things,
even when we're afraid and unsure.
And help us to give You thanks always.
For this is Your will.
Amen.
Advent Blessings, Aimee
Bible verses: (KJV)
Psalms 46:10a (all of Ps 46 is good)
I Corinthians 10:26
Psalms 121:2 (this is my favorite chapter in the Bible)
Psalms 23: 2
Photos:
NW Oregon & the Olympic Peninsula, WA
How was your week? Some stress in your life too, huh? I understand, sorry I let you down. But I am here now with some good news about One who is always here.
Now you know we can't go back in time? This isn't an episode of some TV show or movie, right?
However, this is blogger...and they do have this Help button UP there....for people like me--newbies. It has lots of instuctions and you just have to know where to look to get the advice you need.
Kind of like life, ya know...often the answers are right there. Obvious.
So thanks to blogger's helpful staff and programmers back we go----in cyber time.
I know I'll feel better about it and maybe you will too.
Set aside your cares and stress.
Relax and take some deep breaths.
Turn off the news and put some soft music on.
Reflect on the beauty of the Creator's creation...
and on the beauty of the Creator Himself,
the One who made Christmas possible.
The One who knows you by name and loves you
The One who gave us instructions on how to live....
He says "Be still, and know that I am God".
Stillness is a very good thing, it allows us to hear the most important things in life.
"My help cometh from the Lord, which made heaven and earth."
The One who made all this hears our prayers and cares deeply for us.
"The earth is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof".
All of this is His. He made it. He made us too.
Take the focus off whatever is bothering you and place it on God and His promises.
He is the good Shepherd.
"He maketh me to lie down in green pastures"
Where we can be fed by the "Bread of Life"--and sheltered by His care.
"He leadeth me beside the still waters."
Where we can be restored by the 'Living Water'.
Lord,
who made the blue rivers and fjords,
the green pastures and forests,
the foothills and high snow capped mountains of our land.
Help us to trust You in all things,
even when we're afraid and unsure.
And help us to give You thanks always.
For this is Your will.
Amen.
Advent Blessings, Aimee
Bible verses: (KJV)
Psalms 46:10a (all of Ps 46 is good)
I Corinthians 10:26
Psalms 121:2 (this is my favorite chapter in the Bible)
Psalms 23: 2
Photos:
NW Oregon & the Olympic Peninsula, WA
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