Thursday December 10 2015  GOD IS

A long day, a full tummy, and a dark evening, all make for wanting to snuggle up on the couch and read a good Christmas story.  Or better yet, perhaps watch a Christmas movie.  So far each day in December I have attempted to watch a movie.  Some day I have only made it part way through a movie, but at least I watched part of it.  Tonight I hope to finish the movie I started last night.  So at least one of my goals is partially coming true on some days.  A half of a movie is better than none!  I’ve had several people ask me about this goal so I thought I would mention it here.

I want to tell you a little bit about last night.  When I sat down to write my blog it seemed as if my mind was blank.  After writing part of the blog I realized my mind really was blank.  So I set out to do it again.  It seemed as if the door was just shut on my writing anything worthwhile.  I asked God to help me and last night’s blog was born.  I know it wasn’t Pulitzer Prize material, but I felt satisfied as I pushed the button to publish.  I’ve had favorable comments on last night’s writing and for that I thank those who sent emails. 

I had almost given up on writing anything last evening because I felt depleted and physically spent from being so busy and active during the day.  I looked at the blank screen and decided this was a commitment to myself to write and so with determination, I told myself that I could do anything I set my mind to, even if I was depleted, so to speak.  It taught me something I’d like to share with you.  As I look back over my life I realized there were many times along the way that it would have been so much easier to just give up what I was trying to accomplish and turn my time and interest toward something else.  But I pushed through.  And those are the times that have been the most gratifying, and proved to open up other opportunities to succeed in areas I never dreamed possible.  That is how I felt about yesterday.  I decided to not give up, and I realized that it is often the most difficult situations that are the stepping stones which make it possible to open new doorways for future success.  So, when things get rough and seem insurmountable, do not give up.  Keep trying until you overcome it.  You may be surprised where it will lead.

Sometimes I write simply due to the self-discipline of doing so.  Sometimes I write because I have something heavy on my heart that I want to share.  Sometimes to just tell about what I experienced.   Sometimes I do it just for fun to see where the first sentence will take me, sort of like exploring an unknown path.  Other times I do it hoping I will touch a chord in someone’s life and make a difference in their life for the better.   And, I do it because I want to stretch myself and become a better writer.   As I look back over the blogs from the past several months I believe I have made strides toward that goal.  That is a satisfying feeling.  But most of all, I said I would do it and I am doing it.  I do not plan to do a blog forever, but as long as I see results that I am touching people’s lives and giving them new ideas to think about, I will continue for the time being.  Thanks for your comments. 

My husband and I discussed this earlier and he looked at me and simply said, “You are a paradox.”  I asked him, “Why?”  He replied, “Well, in one way you are trying to STRETCH yourself and in another way you are trying to SHRINK yourself”.  I hope I’m doing the stretching part better than I am doing the shrinking part.  My pants are tight around the waist!  It was one of those comments of his that made me laugh.

This morning in my quiet time I wrote a very short poem but it came with a lot of thought.  I’m reading the book “KNOWLEDGE OF THE HOLY” by A.W. Tozer and this is what I wrote after chapter three.

GOD IS

By Kathleen Martens

December 10, 2015

GOD IS LOVE.

It is not what He has,

But the way He is.

GOD IS MAJESTY.

Not in description

But in reality.

GOD IS GLORY.

Timeless Being,

The perfect story.

GOD IS MYSTERY

Beyond Comprehension.

GOD IS.

Since today’s poem is so short I have also added the one below written earlier this year.

WITH NEW EYES

By Kathleen Martens

July 23, 2015

The road we travel most

Is sometimes seen the least.

Take time to see with new eyes

Upon what there is to feast.

You may find it interesting

To see things you’ve never seen,

You may be surprised

How your vision is so keen.

See again as a child

Full of wonder and awe

When everything was always new

Not quite certain what you saw.

When you look with new eyes

Be ready to receive

All that God desires for you

Just because you believe.

Believe there is always beauty

To be seen in this darkening place,

And do not be in such a hurry

But slow down your rapid pace.

Open the eyes of your heart

For there is so much God wants to share.

And be thankful that you can see

By His creation how much He cares.

I just want you to know that when I invoke the name of God, I do so in Holy Reverence.

So, good night and GOD BLESS YOU!