Perfectly timed twice!

Bless the Lord oh my soul! Worship His Holy Name! 

This song came on as I was leaving Norman on Monday afternoon and again as I entered Texas. 

It’s one of my main heart songs, and more than once has been perfectly timed to bring out the melody in my soul. This is the first time it was perfectly timed twice in one day, though! 

God knows I need it as a reminder to keep my focus on Him and His goodness during this wonderful crazy week ahead in Fort Worth for the Bassmaster Classic!

 ❤️✝️ 🎣🎶#glorytoGod

I was going for a fresh start

I’m starting the month with a 2-day clear liquid diet in preparation for a colonoscopy. 

It makes me think of starting with a clean slate. The idea makes the laxatives a little more palatable. 

Although I dislike colonoscopy prep, I’m determined not to feel sorry for myself. 

My resolve was strengthened when I learned of misfortune befalling a loved one. I’m praying for her and all who are facing with amazing grace truly difficult situations.

 I’m also grateful for progress on fulfilling a personal goal. All things are possible if I keep my focus on God. 

One way or another

Reading through my blog posts for May, I identified a hopeful theme. I’m letting go of set agendas or expectations. I’m willing to see things from new perspectives, and to believe there’s more than one way for an outcome to be good. God is showing this to be true, and I am grateful. 

As if I need a reason

I’ve recently become aware that I think I need a reason to enjoy time in the sunshine. 

Lately a proliferation of weeds in our yard has provided the needed focus to enjoy the sun’s warmth. Something about pulling dandelions by the roots from soft, moist soil soothes my soul. 

I’ve been told I shouldn’t think I need a reason to enjoy time outside. Old thought processes die hard. Until they do, I’m grateful to notice little things I can do to maximize my time in the fresh air. 

What brings me joy

 Singing. Music. Serving. 

I need to lean into this reality as I learn the songs for Vacation Bible School. 

Let go

Let go and trust God has been my guiding phrase in recent weeks. It’s short-hand for Proverbs 3:5-6. 

This weekend, I hoped it would help me also be willing to let go of some clothes that have been in my possession likely more than 30 years? 

They are in the donate box. Time will tell. 

It’s still possible I will keep them, relying on the “lean not on my own understanding” part of the scripture passage.

Either way, I’m grateful I can let go and trust God. 

Restless

The diagnosis involves leg pain. 

It could just as easily have applied to my brain. 

And in some ways, it does. 

Meanwhile, even though the diagnosis seems to fit, I’m not crazy about the treatment. So I’m slowly pursuing secondary opinions. 

Either way, I’m grateful and hopeful about a possible, imminent resolution to a nagging health concern.