Little Flock

These two precious ones I know by name. They are mother and daughter. I have seen them almost every year when I visit Evergreen mountain.

I first met 'Little' (I named her) on the last morning of my annual autumn trip to Colorado. I was up early reading scripture while my friend was still sleeping. I was trying to drink in every bit of beauty from the mountain before leaving for the airport, and thanking God for the wonderful opportunity to get away to such a peaceful place. From the first day of my arrival my friend kept telling me that God had something really special for me. As I would see each incredible landscape or creature, she would reply, "Good, but that's not it!" I began to think we had not correctly identified the thing, or had missed it. Time was running out before the morning departure for home.

I was sitting in the big arm chair early in the morning with 'Boo' and 'Isabella' kitties nestled in at my side. I got the feeling that something besides them was watching me. I looked up to see 'Little' staring at me through the picture window. How did I know that this was the special gift God had for me? The scripture I was reading when I looked up was:

"Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom." Luke 12:32

Hence, she was named 'Little." The one feeding with her in the picture is her daughter, 'Amber.' The deer that come to visit are now known as the 'Flocks.' Each one is quite different and has been named by my friends. I look forward especially to seeing these two at the end of this month when I go to visit the mountain and all the wonderful creatures (human and wildlife) that I so love.

I wanted to send this out as a blessing to mothers today.

How God clothes the field

If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today, and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, how much more will he clothe you. Luke 12:28
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I don't think this scripture is talking about the label on our jeans. I think it is talking about the owner of our hearts. As we walk out our lives, our radiance begins to reflect His attributes. We simultaneously wear the jewels of humility and victory. We walked hand in hand with the One who gave them to us. He walked with us on the paths to acquiring these treasures, worth more than silver or gold. We are adorned with the riches of the King!

Whose waters never fail

This was one of my favorite photos from the Hill Country. Water spilling over walls and rocks is so soothing and refreshing to my spirit. When I feel wounded and dried up, I know that His waters never fail. It helps me to receive that truth in my heart if I imagine myself standing under a waterfall, or walking alongside a rushing creek.
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The Lord will guide you always;
he will satisfy your needs
in a sun-scorched land,
and will strengthen your frame.
You will be like a well-watered garden,
like a spring whose waters never fail.
Isaiah 58:11

The desert will be glad...

I don't always catch the blooming of cacti in Texas, but was delighted this spring to see blooms in yellow, peach, and bright pink. I just saw the yellow ones today on an afternoon hike. They especially symbolize to me a rejoicing after a difficult or dry time; a new season of joy following a trial in the wilderness.
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The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom...
Isaiah 35:1

Strengthen the feeble hands,
steady the knees that give way;
say to those with fearful hearts,
"Be strong, do not fear;
your God will come."
Isaiah 35:3-4

The Path of Life

The very valleys of our lives often form our future ministries. Because we have gained wisdom, faith, and compassion from our experiences, we have something to offer of hope to those that come for comfort and guidance in similar situations.

I loved this road in the hill country. I was very pressed by the Holy Spirit to go off the main road on to this one. There seemed to be very few wildflowers, so I was confused about what I was supposed to see...until this dip and high road on the other side came into view. If we could see the whole picture when we are at the low point in the road, we would be able to see the highway He has for us on the other side.

You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.
Psalm 16:11