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Reach for the Light

11/25/2014

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My grandson from out of state was staying with us 
while his parents got to spend some peaceful and restful time away.

It is always such a blessing to have family here…
Especially when the "family" is not even 2 years old.
 
I love the perspective that a toddler sheds on everyday events. 
There is joy in what an adult may consider the 
“everyday”, “Ho-Hum” and “mundane”. 

Through the eyes of a child everything is new and worth exploring…
but most of all rejoicing about.

Psalm 104:1-3, 
“I praise you, 
Lord God, 
with all my heart. 
You are glorious and majestic, 
dressed in royal robes and surrounded by light. 
You spread out the sky like a tent, 
and you built your home
 over the mighty ocean.

The clouds are your chariot 
with the wind as its wings.” 
(CEV)

My Grandson and I were in my kitchen in the afternoon 
when he discovered sunlight filtering in through the windows.

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He stretched out his arms as his hands reached for the light... 
Then he started to grab the rays of sunlight with his chubby little fingers…

Echoing throughout the kitchen were squeals of joy and belly laughs  
as he attempted to catch the light.

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"Oh, the joy of young ideas painted on the mind, 
in the warm, glowing colors fancy spreads on objects not yet known, 
when all is new and all is lovely!"
-  Hannah More

Remember this Thanksgiving to take a good look around…
To see with eyes that look with anticipation…
To grab a hold of the gifts from God with a joyful heart…
Everyday is a miracle from Lord!

Have a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving!

Caprice <><

Prayer:
Dear Lord, Help me to recognize the miracles of everyday! And this Thanksgiving Holiday, may I remember to reach out and grab a hold of the “Son” and remember to bask in the warmth of His light! 

With a very grateful heart, I praise and thank you for your love. Amen

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With Eyes Open...

11/19/2014

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When our grand daughter prays…sometimes she peeks…
her little chubby hands are folded…head is bowed…face all scrunched up tight…
as if trying to hold back the temptation of peeking. 

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But her little eyes "pop open" 
because she does not want to miss one thing that she is thankful for.

Psalms 100:4, 
“Enter with the password: “Thank you!”
 
Make yourselves at home, 
talking praise.
 
Thank him. 
Worship him.”
(MSG)

She searches all that is in front of her and then... 
with a joyful heart she says "thank-you".

"Concentrate on counting your blessings and you'll have little time to count anything else."
-  
Woodrow Kroll


Psalms 100:5, 
“For the Lord is good. 
His unfailing love continues forever, 
and his faithfulness continues to each generation.”
(NLT)

 

To be thankful is to be grateful for the kindness that has been received 
and acknowledging the provider of that kindness and care. 

My granddaughter knows who is the source of all good things...

 Do you?


Caprice <><

Prayer:

Dear Father, Open my eyes so my heart and mind may see the kindness and care you have provided! Thank you…with eyes open for the goodness you have given. Amen



Here are a couple of links for continued reading.
http://www.harvest.org/devotional/archive/devotion/2010-11-22.html
http://rickwarren.org/devotional/english/thank-god-when-he-answers-your-prayers



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It’s impossible to keep quiet!
    

11/12/2014

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”You did it: 
You turned my deepest pains into joyful dancing;

You stripped off my dark clothing
 
and covered me with joyful light.

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You have restored my honor.

My heart is ready to explode, erupt in new songs!
    
It’s impossible to keep quiet!
    
Eternal One, my God, my Life-Giver, 

I will thank You forever.”
Psalm 30:11-12

(VOICE)

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No more silence...Shout it out!
Give Thanks to the Lord for He is... 
Oh...so...magnificent!

Caprice <><
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Enjoy!

11/5/2014

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“Thank you Grandma” 

came a little voice from next to me...

”I am special with Grandma today” she said with a smile. 
My grand-daughter and I were in my garden eating a pomegranate.


Her mama use to love to sit in the fall and bust open the hard exterior of the peel...
to reveal the ruby red seeds...bursting with sweet-tart juice…so syrupy...
that hands, face and cheeks would become a sticky sweetness. 
And now my little angel and I are sharing that same kind of a pause to our day…
a time of “we are special”…a time to enjoy!

Enjoy…why not?

Take a moment to feel the pleasure of a fall day
When the air is still warm and the colors of the world
take on that same warm feeling.
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Relish the burst of flavor this world has to offer…
Partake in what has been gifted you by the Lord

And then as you do be sure to remember to speak up
and say with a sincere heart...

”Thank you Lord…this world is pretty special!”

Psalm 107:1 
“Give thanks to the Lord, 
for he is good!
 
His faithful love endures forever.” 
(NLT)


So what are you thankful for?  Send me a comment...I would love to hear from you!


Caprice <><
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