AUTUMN PREVAILS

October has begun, a favorite month to celebrate for many personal reasons. The Book of Job 8:7 confirms what’s in my heart:

“And though your beginning was small, your latter days will be very great.” This promise is for everyone.

I calmly observe how nature is changing. I can now sit outside without shooing away flying insects, composing these Haiku:

Mid-Air Twirl – Caught in the middle, The spider finds its balance, And leaves spiral down.

Spirit Swept – Churches being cleansed, Give room for prophetic voices, Remove lying cobwebs.

Consider this: “There is an appointed time for everything under the heavens.” Ecclesiastes 3:1:

Autumn Prevails – Shine on harvest moon, A cashmere sweater to wear, A new year to life.

October, you are so welcome here! My Friend, what aspirations do you hold in your heart for October? A Bing Image.

BE SOULFUL

In closing out this September, I dare to be soulful.  Raising my voice to let the world know I love God and You.  May these soulful quotes brighten your day:

“I lost my heart to the ocean, and with it, a piece of my soul.”  Unknown Author.

“Fix the mind, the body will fix itself.”  Louise Hay.

“A smile is the beginning of love.”  Mother Teresa of Calcutta.

“We write to taste life twice – in the moment and in retrospect.”  Anais Nin.

“Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.”  William Wordsworth.

“When you know better, you do better.”  Maya Angelou.

For we happy hearts and souls contain inseparable love.

“For nothing will be impossible with God.”  Luke 1:37

 

THERE IS MORE TO SEE

This Abstraction Ceramic by Georgia O’Keeffe describes what she encountered during her twilight years when she lost sight:  “Whatever you see here, I am more than what you see!  Providence brought her a guide, Juan Hamilton who originally was called to repair plumbing in her house, but later became her handyman confidante until her death in 1986.

What do you think of this sleek ceramic foundation?  Which of the two swirling circles appeared first?  Then follow the two main circles.  What a creation.  This piece brings to mind when a person has compassion for another’s suffering, the two meet in a circle of genuine empathy to console each other with love.  I admire how this ceramic projects empathy and unswerving peace.  Like the peace that Mary speaks of at Medjugorje: “I invite you to help others through your peace, so that they see it, and begin to look for peace within themselves.”  Would you agree that this art reflects compassion?

 

 

WILDERNESS SIGN

“Hope is like a road in the desert; there was never a road, but when many people walk on it, the road comes into existence.”  Lin Yutang, who inspires this Haiku:

Ram’s head in the sky

A rare bloom of Hollyhock

A wilderness sign

Painting by Georgia O’Keeffe

A FAMOUS MOOSE

Talk about a moose, this Blue River Moose is definitely animal magic which can be sold for $4,2000.

Would you acquire it if you could?  I would, propped up on the fireplace mantle to admire all Winter long.

William Alther, you paint awesomely.

 

A TRUE LOVE PROSPECT

To my faithful Saturday crowd, be well, be blessed. May I share some fresh thoughts about the future, Holy Spirit led. Imagine yourself on a high speed train forging into tomorrow. Do you really know what is ahead? How much do you trust and love God to guide you into the unknown? A good way is to stand on the foundation of Jeremiah 29:10-14. Yes, all nations and peoples have been in Babylon for 70 years, But God says – “I will come and do for you all the good things I have promised and I will bring you home again.” Each one of us have a test to pass, to embrace because…”And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28.

How do you choose when little things don’t go your way? I say “Oh well.” God will provide otherwise. Makes my heart lighter. Call on Holy Spirit to fill the weekend with satisfaction and peace. Your presence here is much appreciated. Be bold in the coming days. A BH&G Image.