Happy May! I wanted to pop in and share a few pictures from my month of April which seemed to fly by quickly. As I am trying to catch up with my blogging friends today I realized it had been a month since I last posted. My mercy! But, I am so busy doing this thing we call life here on earth and enjoying every moment that I can. With my immediate family of 14 there is never a dull moment y'all! We had three family birthdays in April. My SIL David, granddaughter Adalynn and oldest granddaughter Raygen. Our favorite grandson Conner (only grandson) carried his girl to the prom. We had to snap at least one picture with Mom and Nana! Two of my elementary school friends and I get together at least once every 4-5 weeks so we went to breakfast and then to Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. We always have so much fun. The gardens are so beautiful that I couldn't even attempt to snap all the pictures I wanted. There are so many beautiful paintings to look at this but this was one of
Have you ever just had one of those moments when your schedule is full, the busyness of life seems to be at full speed ahead, your mind is going in a thousand different directions, your heart is filled to the brim with words but yet no words come and you murmur the words "Calgon take me away".....
(Newsflash...they lied on that commercial) I know because I've tried it!
For me when those moments, sometimes days...come upon me I know that I must carve out some time to be alone, to tune out the world, and to listen! I listen to myself! YES, I talk to myself....now that I have admitted that I feel better! Sometimes I answer myself because at least I hear what I want too! Anyone else willing to admit that you have the same problem?????
A lot of times I grab a cup of coffee and I begin to doodle....and I'm not a good doodler! NO ART LESSONS FROM ME!
But most oftentimes I go to the Word of God. It's there that I find comfort. It's there that I find peace. It's there that I find strength. It's there that I find the answer to my questions.
And sometimes...I just simply write....Sometimes I don't know why I write...or whom I am writing to or for...but I write....
But it's then that I see the handiwork of God flowing in my life to the depths of my heart and maybe to yours!
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(Newsflash...they lied on that commercial) I know because I've tried it!
For me when those moments, sometimes days...come upon me I know that I must carve out some time to be alone, to tune out the world, and to listen! I listen to myself! YES, I talk to myself....now that I have admitted that I feel better! Sometimes I answer myself because at least I hear what I want too! Anyone else willing to admit that you have the same problem?????
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A lot of times I grab a cup of coffee and I begin to doodle....and I'm not a good doodler! NO ART LESSONS FROM ME!
But most oftentimes I go to the Word of God. It's there that I find comfort. It's there that I find peace. It's there that I find strength. It's there that I find the answer to my questions.
And sometimes...I just simply write....Sometimes I don't know why I write...or whom I am writing to or for...but I write....
But it's then that I see the handiwork of God flowing in my life to the depths of my heart and maybe to yours!
Hugs and Blessings, Cindy
Hello Cindy, thank you for your sweet visit. yes, I have had those moments. Sometimes there is a lot on our plate. Doodling can be fun. Lots to think about and write. Happy Wednesday to you. Blessings, Linda
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DeleteWonderful prayer ♥ hugs ♥
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Thanks Summer!
DeleteVery good post. A reminder to all of us to go to the Word.
ReplyDeletexo Dianne
Thanks Dianne so much.
DeleteI always enjoy when Calgon takes me away! I'm a doodler too..especially when I'm on the phone! And I must agree, the 'Good Book' always makes me feel good!!
ReplyDeleteAnd oh Miss Mary you are right...It is indeed the GOOD BOOK!
DeleteI'm pretty sure that everyone needs their ME time...I have a fantastic bedroom...large with one wall of bookshelves..full of books...I close my door (Mr Sweet is so nice to leave me alone for awhile...he goes out to his shop) and I read...or blog...or watch movies...or write to my mama that's been gone for 30 years...I have HER olden journal so I've told her about all her Great grandchildren...about days I'm happy and days that I feel sadness...and always...ALWAYS... to my Heavenly Father for joy and comfort...
ReplyDeleteOh BJ...this just blessed my heart reading how you write to your mama! I've got the Holy bumps just reading this. Your bedroom sounds wonderful. What a nice place to retreat to be alone!
DeleteLovely prayer and you are so right...our answers lie in His Word.
ReplyDeleteThanks Vee for visiting me. I know dear lady that your plate is full. And oh yes...His answer to anything is ALWAYS in the WORD.
DeleteBeautiful prayer my sweet friend and oh the darkness is working over time in our precious world. Some of my best prayer, meditation and thinking time is when I walk. I walk and talk and talk. I talk to the Lord, my Mother in heaven, myself and to the sky. I know that my prayers are heard and when I return home, my heart is lighter.
ReplyDeleteThank you for inspiring me through the word of God, my dear friend.
xoxo
Jemma
Thank you Jemma. God is good to us even in the midst of all our questions. Praise the Lord...He always has the answers.
DeleteOh, yes, dear Cindy. I talk to myself too at times! At least I've met one other fellow sufferer! LOL Lately I've had a hard time being still long enough to sit and read my Bible. My attention span lately has been the size of a knat. The busnyness of life can sure get to us! Have a blessed day.
ReplyDeleteWell me and you might make a dangerous team together---talking to ourselves. LOL! I know you have had a full plate my friend so if you get anything done then that is a major accomplishment.
DeleteI tried that stuff too Cindy and you are right! It doesn't work! LOL.
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Oh boy...your talking to me...sista...preach on (giggling). Thank you sweet friend for this post, sure needed to see it. smiles
ReplyDeleteHave a beautiful day, friend.
Thanks Linda for stopping by. I appreciate you my friend.
DeleteOh, sweet Friend, this is such a great post. Loved how you poured your heart out to our precious Lord. I know things are rough right now....but joy comes in the morning....and I believe also in the mourning. Love you!
ReplyDeleteOne thing is for sure Deb....our Lord is on the throne. Always has been and always will be! Praise the Lord!
DeleteWhen we are restless, yes we should go to God. And I think that when you/we are talking out loud or in our mind, we are talking to God. Keep talking, it's good for the soul.
ReplyDeleteThank you Christine.
ReplyDeleteI say that sometimes too!! It's great that you can reset and refocus when times get too busy and stressful!
ReplyDeleteWe all need a little time to refocus for sure! Thanks Heather for stopping by.
DeleteYes, sometimes life an really be overwhelming. I like to breath deep and count my blessings. It surely helps. :)
ReplyDeleteCounting my blessings today Stacey. Thanks for that sweet reminder.
DeleteVery cute post with a power packed prayer that everybody can identify with! Amazing how we can begin to write and God just takes over! Have a lovely week.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mary! God is good.
DeleteCindy, Cindy, love this blessed post!
ReplyDeleteI've missed you!
Happy weekend,
Nancy
Thanks sweet Nancy. I have missed you too!
DeleteWhew, this post reflects my life these days! I have so much on my plate I often feel overwhelmed but my daily devotionals help keep me going on as well as keeping a list. The list gives me a plan and my devotion time helps to keep everything in the Right perspective. Thanks for this post! Good to know I'm not alone!! Have a great weekend, Sweet Cindy!
ReplyDeleteYou are not alone sweet friend. Thanks for stopping by. Can't wait to see what's new with your home this week.
DeleteWhat a beautiful and heartfelt prayer, dearest Cindy. Thank you for your prayers for my family as we traveled. Happy weekend to you, my friend.
ReplyDeleteSo honored to pray for you Kitty. I cannot wait to hear about your trip!
DeleteHi Cindy, the perfect post with a prayer that speaks to the heart. Thank you my friend. Have a great week and Blessings to you!xo
ReplyDeleteThanks for this post. So true.
ReplyDeleteI talk out loud sometimes to keep things straight. I think the enemy enjoys thought fragments that keep us frustrated and spinning our wheels instead of accomplishing a complete task.
You are a sweet encourager and example.
Thanks so much Bonnie.
ReplyDeleteI really need to take more time to pray and journal. I have been overwhelmed lately and that is the first thing that falls off of my list, yet it's probably the most important one...keeps me grounded. Thanks for the reminder.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kim for stopping by. I just read recently that sometimes we lack in our prayer life because it seems to be another thing on our to do (as bad as that sounds). But the truth is...our to-do lists wouldn't be so daunting at times if we had of prayed first.
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