I have been writing my autobiography. It truly amazes me how many times I almost died in the many circumstances that happened in my life. I know there were many that I did not know about that perhaps prayer or angels thwarted the attacks. I am very thankful to be alive today…I guess we could all say that! Every day that we are here to fulfill the destiny on our lives, is a gift to each of us. What the enemy means to use to destroy us; with God , it is all turned around to work together for good in our lives. Make the most of your gift of life and be cheerful about it!

People do not always find waiting to be a pleasant experience, yet when it comes to taking a plunge to do something that is out of our comfort zone, then that is just what we do. We wait until the evidence to push forward is staring us right in the face, then we may get a flashback of a brother, sister, or friend anxiously spurring us on with .’What are you waiting for?’ And a burst of adrenalin pushes you off the diving board into the pool. After you make the plunge, you say wow- I did it! That was just what I needed to do!
We find that if we wait until we are ‘comfortable’ to move forward on an idea, we can sometimes wait too long…
It’s like chocolate cake…if you wait too long to eat it……it may dry up and crumble.

No matter what state of well being or desperation we may be in…. it is mind boggling to think that we may still be greatly loved by Our Father, who created us. Mankind tends to always put ratings or standards on what we may deserve to have…. in regards to our acceptance. It is beyond our understanding… how very much, we are loved dearly…. and of course….accepted, just the way we are by the one who created us. We can not do a thing to perform, pay forward or earn, just how loved we are.”Eye hath not seen nor ear heard..neither has it entered into the hearts of man the things (plans) that God has for those who love
Him”…1Cor.2:9 We are His beloved. ….
He is my beloved!

Always thought that the violin is one of the most beautiful sounds I have ever heard…..as close to a heavenly sound as a harp or even a piano. A violin played slowly and sensitively may make you weep….yet the same instrument played with zest and exuberance may make you want to dance. Forgetting about everything…your heart becomes filled with hope and promise. We, also are that way….some of us: instruments of cruelty….yet others may bring love, joy, happiness and completeness…to those around them. I hope that the song that your life plays is one of love, joy and completeness. There are so many around us who are not able to hear a beautiful sound…your life may be the only good sound they have ever heard. Bring love to those around you this Valentine’s Day!!!

This devotional was borrowed from the “Book Tea Time with God” ,by Honor Books, Tulsa, Oklahoma.1996.pp 94. I am not going to cite the whole passage, but reflect about it. “For the vision is yet for an appointed time; but at the end it will speak….though it tarries, wait for it; because it will surely come. Hab 2:3 This is a quote: ” Many of the major symphonies we know and love have what has come to be called ‘the grand finale’. Beethoven’s symphonies, in particular, are noted for this. The final movement of the symphony may begin with a gentle and melodious theme, then suddenly there will be a flurry of sound and rhythm that builds, increasing to a climax that often includes a great deal of percussion and every section of the orchestra playing at full tilt. The listener is swept toward a glorious conclusion.” The writer then went into examples of how it is also this way in life-no matter what it is the closer we get to the end of a project , the more energy we pour into it. The theme was very important. We would all benefit from stopping every so often in the middle of our days, projects, etc. and sit down quietly and share a cup of tea with God-let Him usher in your final hour of the day. Matthew 6:34 “God will take care of your tomorrow, too. Live one day at a time.” I thought that this advise was so valuable. Tomorrow is another day…try not to fret over it! The article ended with how intense the last three days of Jesus’ ministry were…would He have had the strength to finish… had He not spent 25years in preparation for those last three days of His life- that served to be eternally meaningful for all? “Take time to rejuvenate yourself before your grand finale!!