Daily splashes of joy

By Barbara Johnson

Much wisdom and laughter compiled through experience with pain.

July 11
Psalm 33:22 NCV
Lord, show your love to us as we put our hope in you.

July 15
Matt 6:33
Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.


I have heard it said...time and pressure makes coal into diamonds. Time and irritation makes sand into pearls. Beauty can arise from ashes.

God is good. All the time.
God is so good, He's so good to me.

Not extinguished

Isaiah 42:3

Alignment

Prioritize
Adjust
Always align to God

Wisdom from a friend

A wise friend quoted Elisabeth Elliott for me.
"do the next thing."

My Redeemer lives

Ephesians 1:11

Bless the LORD, o my soul.

Thank you God for your ability to redeem and spur growth through sinful pasts and to purify hearts.
May your will be done in me.

Glory to God in the highest.
In Jesus name. Amen.

Piety

Luke 20:47

LORD, please guide my thoughts, heart, and actions. May they only be filled with your Love and grace.

The spirit God gives

God did NOT gives us a spirit of fear.

Like the brave chicks and flowers of spring. Even in the storm.

But, God grant me wisdom and discernment. Do not let me dwell on poison.

God, I praise you and thank you. Holy One on high.

Light the world

My children are such wondrous gifts. They are precious blessings to me.

The Storms

It is a grand, spring day. Storms are still brewing. Sometimes fiercely. Yet, in any circumstance, emotion, or health, I will praise Him. Glory to God.

Loss

A loss for Words. Is ok.

Mercies

"what if the trials of this life...are your mercies in disguise."

Thank you God for stirring in and using my son.

Give

Give myself away

"you can have all this world, but give me Jesus."

Be still and know.

Spring

A cheer of gratitude

"thank you Lord, for saving my soul. Thank you Lord, for making me whole. Thank you Lord, for giving to me..Thy great salvation so rich and free."

Rest

"lead me to rest
Sweet Lord
Lead me to rest.
From my journeys here, lead me to rest.
The relief I have found
From the burdens that have weighed me down
Lead me to rest.
Lead me to rest.

O Lord won't you lead me
Lead me to rest.
O Lord..."

Small things

With great love

Shut up
    And listen

Diamonds

Molded by pressure

God, be with my sweet children all their days. May they know, love, and reflect You. Please keep their arms open to me as I listen to Your leading on how to best show my love for them.

Declutter

Simplify
Show outwardly God's light and beauty He has put within me

ALL things work together for HIS glory. Thank You, LORD.

Sunflowers
Lavender
Honey

Sweet. Simple. Face the Sun

The Good Fight

2 Peter 1:5-8
Persevere. Build soul, heart, family, mind, body.

Ginny Owens,
Own me.
...so I fall before you with all of my shame
Ready and willing to be changed

Heal me...
Mold me...
Break me...
Own me...

Luke 18

Humble thyself in the sight of the LORD

O LORD

Awesome day. Now, please lead me to rest and grace for tomorrow. Thank You

Focus

Here I am again, God. I am sorry for what I made it.  Thank you that we are whole. Thank you for sustaining us another day with all of your goodness.

Joel 2:12-13

Return to me.
Rend your heart.

Revive Us Again.
On the Jericho Road.
Savior Lead Me
Rock of Ages
Jesus Paid it All
Master, the Tempest is Raging
Is Your All on the Altar
Precious Jesus Hold My Hand

At the Cross
   At the cross, where I first saw the light.

Thank you, Heavenly Father.

Fruit that the Spirit produces

Galatians 5:22-23

Love
Joy
Peace
Patience
Kindness
Goodness
Faithfulness
Gentleness
Self-control

Lord, thank you for friends and family and your Word that teaches me so very much.

Revelations

Fruits of the spirit.
Humility. Love. Many more.
Sanctification.

Keep my mind on things above.

Revelations 21:1-2

Be with the bride. As a bride.

Speak no evil

James 1:19-27
God, please guard my heart. Help me to hear as you desire. Help me to control that tongue of mine. Thank you for your many blessings. Help me to love and serve others.

God, the Greatest Engineer

Bioengineering fascinates me. Just to learn a tiny, minuscule amount of how great and intricate and wondrous His design is.

Contentment

Paul explains in Phil 4:12-13.
I am blessed with joy from my family.

His Holiness

His mercy and grace.
Mending my family.
Quilts and trees.
Plugging in at church.
Finding awesome friends.
Being a friend.
Decluttering.
Finding a realtor.
The mind
Hobbies
Legos and puzzles
Xbox and kinnect
praying.
Commissioned
Praying