I Being In The Way....

Genesis 24:27 is the reference verse for this graphic. It is the story of Abraham's servant sent to find a wife for Isaac. It is a beautiful story of loyalty, faith and trust in the Lord. I love verse 27 - where the servant worships the Lord for leading him to the well and Rebekah. 

"And he said, Blessed be the Lord God of my master Abraham, who hath not left destitute my master of his mercy and his truth: I being in the way, the Lord led me to the house of my master's brethren."

It reminds me that my attitude should be, "I being in the way...God used me..." I should remember that every life that touches mine was put there for a reason. I need to open my eyes and look around - see those around me, smile, be kind and ready to encourage. So much of the time I am lost in my own little world, concerned with my own problems and I don't see anything or anyone else. I'm learning that grandchildren are a blessing sent from the Lord to remind me that life is precious and the time we have with those we love is so short...I being in the way....the Lord blessed me.

The Lord's Provision - I need the reminder....

I created this graphic after listening to one of my husbands sermon's on the story of Elijah and the widow of Zarephath found in I Kings 17: 8-24. It reminds me that the Lord does provide - it may not be the way we want Him to - it may not be easy - it may not be without pain, struggle, sacrifice or sorrow - but He's way is always best for everyone involved....everyone. It's a good reminder for me - I tend to focus on things that are close and very personal. This story reminds me to take a step back, look up and trust that God will provide.

The Wind Blows Where It Pleases....

I love this verse from the Bible, John 3:8. I created this peace for my daughter's graduation announcements a few years back. She loves sailing and nautical navigational wind roses. It seems an appropriate piece to begin my very first blog, "My Blue Tie".

I must give coo does to someone I've never met, but who's work and words have been very significant in inspiring me to go through with this....Mary Carroll, author of "In A Soft Light"  http://www.inasoftlight.blogspot.com/  Wow, what beautiful photography - you must visit her site to appreciate her eye. I found Mary's blog through the magazine "Artful Blogging", you'll see it referenced on Mary's blog. Thank you for your inspiration and keep it up!