Saturday, August 27, 2011

did you ever?

have a favorite thing that you planted that you didn't think would be a big deal when you bought it?
or have you ever just walked past something and it made you smile?
or have you ever just sat down with your camera and just kept taking photos?
or have you ever thought about why some people seem to suffer more than others?
or have you ever prayed for someone and were glad you were not in their shoes?
or have you ever thought about what you would do if one day all that you had was gone?
or have you ever just sit in your own little world, grateful for all that God has given you?
or have your ever thanked Him for all that he hasn't bestowed upon you?
or have you ever thanked Him for everything that He has protected you from?
well, I thought a lot about that this morning...
as I sat in here in my own little world...
the more photos = the longer I meditated and prayed...
I sat here awhile this morning...
in awe of His glory and in awe of the destruction that can come...
that we have no power over...
between watching in awe of Irene and having a home south of us burn this week...
in minutes it can all be gone...
the family got out but they lost all that they had...
you know that the only thing we really ever have that no one or no thing can ever take away from us is our soul...
and God...
and our relationship with Him...
and our place with Him when all of this passes away...
our homes, our family, our pets, our bling will be gone...
our bodies will go back to dust...

I am grateful I am not in the path of Irene and pray for those who are...
I am grateful that my home was not taken by fire and I pray for those who lost theirs...
and I am grateful for what he chose for me to bear and not something else...
because I do have good days...
and I can do so much more than some...
and I have my guys...
my home...
my critters...
and we are blessed...
amen...

6 comments:

Jettie said...

What a beautiful sentiment.

Yes, I've thought a lot about what if. Before I turned to God, I worried a lot about losing possessions, but now they don't seem to be nearly as important. They are that, Just Possessions, most of which I could get by very well without.

Praying for the people who are dealing with Irene this day.
Hugs
J

Donnie said...

When I'm asking so much in prayer I have to draw myself up and remember to thank Him for all the blessings he has given me and others. Your posts are so inspiring Tete and just beautiful this Sunday morning.

NanaDiana said...

Tete- I have found that in the past few years I have come to understand that what I have is only borrowed..that no one really OWNS anything...and that someday it will pass from our life and into another's life.

I'm with you- I weigh what is important and what isn't. I think you and Jettie and I are all pretty much on the same plane...(not a Boeing either)...and have good days and "bad" days with pain and achiness..but we also thank God that we are not completely incapcitated. After working at the hospital I will never again rail against the lot I have been given. There are so many that have no hope left and my heart aches for them...and yet, it makes me more grateful for the condition I am in.

Wonderful post and I love your moss roses(?) xo Diana

Rebecca said...

Amen Sister! I do think of these things too. What a great post-as always! Glory be to God!

Victorian1885 said...

Amen..

Beth said...

Tete, This is a good sermon! Today in church one of the elders stood and he said God led him to ask that if you are hurting, let us all pray for you. If you are hurting, please stand...yes, people will look at you, but this is truly between you and God...there were MANY people standing. Some I knew about their problems, others I didn't; I am always surprised when people who seem to have it all together actually have problems. I thought, I'm grateful. I'm at a good place in my life. I'm happy. I'm content. Yet, I have decisions to make - not really a problem, but I do seek God's guidance. I want to live my life for God, and I want to enjoy life. Rather than just live every day, I need to be taking some steps to goal achievement. That requires effort, whereas just being home, and relaxing and enjoying being home...not so much. God is good!
Hugs, Beth