Can't Always Cry

 So, I told myself I couldn't cry. 

You know, there really is more to life than sittin' there whining about this, that, or other.

There's a world full of wonder, life, amazement, love, color, and beauty. 

Yep, why cry when you could laugh?

Happy Moments

 Happy moments might only last a little while, but I'll always remember them. 

In the loneliness, I'll just dig up the memory of some happy moment, and it kind of helps.

But, the road is long, and the days are longer.

Picture by Grace

Work

"But you, take courage!

Do not let your hands be weak, 

for your work shall be rewarded."

II Chronicles 15:7

And, I thought how much I need to be reminded that the Father has me here now, and I just need to live for Him in all I do. In work, church, friends, family, I've been given this life. I must work hard, love God, serve people, and keep moving. The end result will be rewarding.

Never Ending

And the sky turns bright and lifts me far away

Into the air and way beyond, a never ending day.

Change

"You gotta change your habits!" The preacher yelled across the sanctuary.

It hit me in a special way. He was talking about how we have to change as Christians. We put off the flesh and put on Christ instead. 

I don't wanna be a stale Christian. I wanna grow and change and make a difference for Christ. I wanna talk less and do more. 

I guess I've been gettin' a lot of messages like that lately from different things. Fear has always tried to stop me. I don't wanna give up. I wanna keep fighting my weak flesh. "The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak."

A Few Quiet Moments

Life can be kind of loud sometimes, or busy and obnoxious, I guess. Sometimes I get a bit overwhelmed with commotion. I was at my friends' house the other day, and there were a lot of people (between two big families, if you know what I mean). You know what? Yep, I deserted the crowd and sat in a quiet corner by myself while observing dead cicadas. (By the way, those bugs can really put out a stench when they're dead.)

Sometimes I'm sort of embarrassed about this characteristic I have of wanting to be alone when there are a lot of people around, but sometimes I figure it's just life. My sister is the same way. She'd be at some big event with her husband, and instead of being with him and all the friends, she'd sit in a quiet hallway and watch a show. 

I used to think it was weird, but now I'm the weirdo sitting in a secluded place, hearing the sounds of people having fun, but loving being entirely alone. 

Sometimes I guess I just crave a few quiet moments alone before I walk into the noise and hub-bub of the masses.

Funny thing is that this picture is actually of a very calm and refreshing crowd, but I can still just about guarantee you that I left it to wash dishes at some point. 

Jungles of Glory

 

Like millions of emeralds dangling from the sky, leaves float through sunshine and blue.

Raindrops, like diamonds scattered across the grass, reflect the beautiful, unmatched hue.

Rows of pearls line up in front, smiles coming from hearts that are thanking You. 

Peace and joy overflow from these jungles of glory where these happy trees grew.