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| Flowers at our table. |
There has been some discouragement and worry in recent days. We have moods that tend to bring a bit of sadness. As I go about the house, baking, sweeping, and mending, I have to remember to ignore worrisome thoughts. I have realized that these are the moments when I need to find my rest in a closeness with the dear Lord.
I must still take care of the family, make the bed, tidy the rooms, and make this a pleasant home. The emotional swings are unstable and will be healed when we walk through the heavenly gates. When I remember this, I am greatly cheered.
Yesterday, I was returning from a doctor appointment. I stopped at one of the lakes to take pictures. The scenery is so quiet and beautiful. The winter snow is still all around, and the ground is icy in places. I carefully walked towards the shoreline, before I fell in the snow! It was cold and difficult, much like the outside world. Yet, in that moment, as I was down, I managed to get a picture.
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| One of the lakes near our home. |
Soon I was walking back towards the car. I heard something beautiful in the wind. I noticed a church in the distance. It was chiming out an old hymn, "Be Thou My Vision." I stood still and listened. It brought me an incredible sense of comfort. I was so grateful.
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| A page from our book, "Hymns for the Home and Family." |
I must always remember that no matter what is happening, I must keep doing the daily work. I will do this while looking up. My hope is not in my circumstances. It is in the Lord.
Remembering the promises from Scripture is so precious:
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." -Matthew 11:28.
I want that rest. I want that sense of contentment and stability regardless of storms around me. I want a stable heart with the peace of God. As for me, there is no other way to live. This will bring a rested heart.
Blessings
Mrs. White
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18 comments:
Thank you, thank you for this very timely post!We are going through a painful trial with one of our grown sons-it's not our first rodeo with him or trials by any means but painful none the less. Christ is our only answer❤️
Your posts are a blessing. Yeshua, is with us through each step in our lives for those who love Him and follow.
Thank you for reminding me that “ My hope is not in my circumstances. It is in the Lord.” I will be writing this down to refer to in the future. Blessings to you Mrs. White 🙂.
Marney
Mrs. White, I am praying for you and your family. I felt each and every word of your post today. I am getting ready to take our son out of state for 7 weeks to have 2 surgeries the first will be brain surgery. We are having a hard time not letting the fear in, however your post this morning was helpful. I will lift you and yours up in prayer.
Wonderful, wonderful post Mrs. White! His eye is on the Sparrow and I know He watcheth me.
Hugs
Jane
Thank you for this. God bless you.
What wonderful advice from nature and scripture. Walking close to our Lord helps melt the worries away. Be Thou My Vision, one of the most precious hymns ever penned. Thank you for your wisdom and insights today!!
Good afternoon! What a beautiful icy photo! You know, about ten years ago my church choir director was losing his eyesight, and he said "Be Thou My Vision" was his favorite hymn, as he learned to rely on the Lord and not his eyes. Amen.
A ,lovely post, thank you, hilogene in Az
A lovely vase of flowers on a table can soothe the heart. I hope you didn't suffer from your fall.
We have had some challenges lately that are life changing for the forseeable year or two, but God has been our Provider in scarcity and plenty, in sickness and health - a constant source of hope and truth.
I heard something the other day that is now emblazoned on my heart, as it so clearly reminds us that we're never alone as long as we have Christ.
"Paul was without things, but he was never without Christ."
and...
"The absence of things, is not the absence of God."
What marvellous truths!
Bless you dear one...
hugs
Jennifer
Greetings, I am so sorry for your trial and unsettling emotions at this time. But your attitude is gracious and your focus is the Lord!
Taking your burdens to the one who will take the load off your heart!
A resting heart is such a good word for so many of us!
May the Lord always be in our vision, as that hymn is such a powerful comfort! Now, I was wondering did you laugh a little when you fell in the snow? Sorry, but I had a little chuckle thinking of you saying, by golly I'm gonna get a picture even if i'm on the ground! Hugs Dear Friend.... Praying for you!! Love, Roxy
This is so encouraging --- I need to focus so much more on hope and much less on circumstances! It's was nice to visit you today, friend!
Prayers for you and your intentions, Mrs. White.
I try to remember that God is always with us in all we meet. He walks by our side. God bless you!
Mrs. White, I can relate to every bit of this post. As we go through our own struggles, I've looked around and realized that so many others are going through struggles too. But just this morning I was reading scripture reminding me that the Lord walks THROUGH the storms with us and brings us to the other side. I hate that we have to walk through hard times, but comforted to know that he is in the storm with us. I pray you'll feel his presence this week in every situation.
Sharing your trials and your faith encourage me in my trials and my faith. Thank you so much. I shared this post today on my blog. Here's the link. Bless you my friend!
Laura Lane
https://harvestlanecottage.blogspot.com/2025/03/happy-homemaker-monday-march-20-2025.html
All of us here who are your sisters in the Lord and have the Holy Spirit know exactly what you are saying. Amidst trials, afflictions and hardships, our God never leaves us or forsakes us. We do not walk life alone. His peace passeth all understanding and we do find rest for our souls when we come unto Him. His beauty and blessings are there to behold too as you so well describe.
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