A Word...

A word came to me today:

"How your family members treat you

may have more to do with the state of their heart

than how they truly feel about you."

May God grant you peace and rest.

Blessings ~ Karlee

Romans 8

Romans 8:1 "Therefore, no condemnation now exists for those in Christ Jesus."

If only I could let that sink into my soul...
                                                         ...NO CONDEMNATION FOR THOSE IN CHRIST JESUS!!!

(That includes no self-condemnation) :)

Blessings ~ Karlee

He speaks to me...

It is twilight.  I am in the pasture with my husband trying to get the old grain truck to turn over (it hasn't been driven in two years).  It won't start.

There is something bigger going on here. 

While he is working with jumper cables, wrenches, etc.  I am looking around me at the tall grass, the clouds, the colors of the sky...the horses.  Horses running across the horizon just like the wild brumbies in the Man From Snowy River.  Ahh!  God speaks to me through moments like this.  Not with audile spoken words, but directly to my soul.  He speaks of love and mystery and something much bigger than a broken down grain truck.  I went to help with the truck, but God brought me there to touch my soul. 

How does He speak to you?

Blessings ~ Karlee

Open Your Eyes To ADVENTURE!!!

I used to plan...and plan...and plan. 
         When my plans went awry I would try to control...and control...and control.
                     
Then I let go of controlling each and every situation that came my way and embraced the fact that God has a big adventure planned for my life!!!

Jeremiah 29:11 "I know the plans for your life, plans for future and hope."  :)

Let go of control!  Entrust each moment to God!! He will blow your mind with his love and adventure!!!

It may not be what you would plan for your life...IT IS BETTER!!!

Blessings ~ Karlee

God's Grace

We sinned against God...
                                      ...over and over again
We promised Him we would stop...
                                                     ...but we didn't
We kept sinning...
                           ...we did not deserve forgiveness, but
God forgave our sins...
                                  ...He didn't have to, BUT HE LOVES US! 

Grace!  God's Grace!!!  Thank you Lord for GRACE!

Blessings ~ Karlee

Thanks for today...hope for tomorrow...

Dear Lord,

Thank you for today.  For giving us life and breath and your unending love.  Thank you for the moments we take for granted.  Help us to be present each moment of each day.  Grant us rest and peace tonight as we prepare our body, mind and soul for the morning.  Thank you for hope...AMEN

Blessings ~ Karlee

The Middle of the Night...

It's the middle of the night...
                                             ...a light turns on...
                                                                           ...a door opens...
                                                                                                      ...the sound of little feet in the hall...
                         ...and then...
                                             "Mommy!  I'm scared!!!"  

I go to him, my three year-old son.  Once I am there he feels safe and instantly goes back to sleep.  That is the relationship I want with Jesus...calling out His name and feeling peace in knowing He is there, watching over me and loving me. 

Blessings ~ Karlee