Sunday Sabbath January 29 2017  THANK GOD FOR HIS STORY

I’m here to help.  So what do I do on my first day of duty?  I sleep in until almost 8:00 a.m.  I was out like a light last night once I went to bed at 1:00 a.m.  I usually wake up quite early so rarely need to set an alarm.  But not today.  I guess the world got along without me. 

Last night I had my first lesson on stripping the wound drains.  Today I did on the job training with Lana’s husband looking on.  I passed the test.  I had my training session this morning on dressing changes.  I feel confident I can do the administrations in Tim’s absence. 

Yesterday was an awesome day.  My friend Siri was in excellent form and I was able to have voice commands through all the traffic.  As I approached Austin Texas the traffic seemed to pick up considerable.  Fewer interstates and lots of cars.  Traffic was backed up for miles all due to one car stalled alongside the fast lane on a transition highway,  Texas roads are well built, extremely complicated with layered bridges circling in the sky.  So many “lefts and rights” to adhere to in order to maneuver the correct transitions.  And I truly believe it was only God that allowed me to maneuver at speeds of 70-75 mph through all these transitions on highways that were often times six or seven lanes wide with turnoffs coming up quickly as the transitions took place.  I will always remember Austin for the its beautiful capitol building I visited two years ago.

San Antonio is also a beautiful city.  The buildings and homes there are mostly made of bricks, rocks, and other hard stuff.  I did not spend any time in the downtown area this trip.  As I drove through the area it brought back all the memories of two years ago when I spent a day at the Alamo right outside the city.  It was an awesome place to visit.  It beckoned me but I could not take the time to stop.

As I drove south and was approaching Corpus Christi I viewed vast expanses of plowed and furrowed land recently planted.  The soil was black and rich looking and went on for miles and miles.  In the distance I could see the outline of hills meeting the sky.  And it was as if God was painting a remarkable light show for me as I traveled south.  The sunset was spectacular.  It was in colors of amazing purples, highlights of red and orange, and powdery pink with flex of gold.  The sun was setting to my right.  In the low clouds left of me were amazing reflections mirroring the sunset with shades of lavender, blue, and pink.  The clouds surrounding the sunset were hanging low, as if finger-painted in place with myriad wisps of tendrils and swirls and scattered across an expanse of sky.  The colors so breathtaking and varied.  The entire world within my view was basking in the reflections of the sunset.  Lana informed me that this area is the Rio Grande Valley which produces innumerable kinds of produce.  I wish I could have stopped on the road and taken photos.

I arrived a bit after dark last night and there was a delicious dinner waiting for me.  Lana, Tim and I visited later than we should have.  It was late when I began my blog.  Thus, it took me twice as long to write something coherent.  So, today while Lana is resting I am writing this blog.  As I travel my blogs seems to be more about my journey and what I see.  I just fill up on the beauty that surrounds me, tuck it in my heart, and enjoy the next moment.

We took a break for lunch and now I am back.  Lana has decided she would like to go for a ride for some fresh air as the weather is now in the 70’s.  They plan to take me to the ocean!  I think I shall try to talk them out of it because I am concerned Lana may try to do too much too soon.  I’ve been there, done that!  And it is not good!

 

THANK GOD FOR HIS STORY

Kathleen Martens

January 29 2017

www.visionsofpoetry.com

 

The day is young, I’m living slow. 

So many places I could go.

A world awaits in renewing birth,

And of beauty there is no dearth.

 

The evening sky basking in glory,

Yesterday’s tale, revealing its story.

The awesome wonder of God’s creation

Fills my heart with such elation.

 

Colors and swirls in magnificent array

Splayed throughout, any which way.

Art in the making by God’s hands,

And oh such joy it does command.

 

It’s as if God pleasures in the beauty of light

And sparkles the earth with such delight.

In awe struck wonder my heart is filled,

And my spirit is gently stilled.

 

Wherever I go such wonders exists,

And it seems for my joy they consist.

And I never cease to thank God for His story,

Because I know He is sharing His glory.

 

Thank You God for timing my arrival.

Thank You too for my safe travels.

Thank You for your provisions for this trip.

Thank You for today.

 

HAVE A GREAT AFTERNOON AND WONDERFUL EVENING.

GOD’S BLESSING BE UPON YOU.

 

Saturday January 28 2017  HE’S ALREADY PAID THE COST

 

Another day of driving.  All alone with only Siri’s voice directing my pathway.  It would have been difficult for me to find my way without Siri’s ever present promptings.  And depending on the road noise I could change the volume of her voice so I could hear above the din of traffic noise.

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could just hear the Spirit of Jesus speaking to us like we can hear the GPS?  When we don’t know which way to go in life it would be much simpler if we could just turn up the volume and listen for the directions that God speaks to us.

In order to hear what my GPS is saying I must invest my time in order to learn how to use my cell phone.  I spend time laying the groundwork by creating a relationship with my phone.  And even after I know what to do I must take the time to pick up my phone and type or speak my destination into the phone’s GPS program in order to have a response.

So it is with our Lord.  We must invest and read His manual (The Bible).  We need to know the ground rules and take time to know who God is.  Only when we participate and read the manual inspired by God will we be able to recognize His voice.  And the most important thing we must remember to do is to listen when He speaks.

And because of Siri’s computer voice that accompanied me on my solo journey this day, I was able to arrive at my destination without a hitch.  And I have long since learned that in order to arrive at the destination God has for me I must invest time for a relationship with Him.  And it seems on these quite days of driving, I can all the better hear God’s voice speaking to me because I am taking the time to listen.

 

HE’S ALREADY PAID THE COST

Kathleen Martens

January 28, 2017

http://www.visionsofpoetry.com

 

My little phone is my tool

One of which I use.

When I ask a question

It responds without ruse.

 

I need to always be aware

Of where I’ve stashed my phone,

And must take it with me,

And never leave it home.

 

It can brighten my way

In the darkness of night,

But I must be the one

To turn on the light.

 

The little phone is powerful

And programed to do much.

But I must make an investment

By using my own touch.

 

It is a tool that costs a lot

But we think it enhances life,

True, it is a great convenience,

But can also cause much strife.

 

It is quite different with my Lord.

I never worry about Him being lost.

He never charges for his power

Because He’s already paid the cost.

 

He comes with a manual

That offers me a plan,

That teaches me to hear His voice,

And He holds me in His hand.

 

He IS my light in the dark

And is always by my side.

I know His voice when He speaks

Because daily we confide.

 

 

 

Thank You God for always being with me.

Thank You God that You speak to my heart.

Thank You Jesus that You are the light that leads the way.

Thank You for the plan You have for my life.

 

GOOD NIGHT AND GOD BLESS YOU