Rainbow Wonder

This rainbow appeared briefly
over the field house at the soccer game
and seems to be saying:

"With people this is impossible,
but with God all things are possible."
(Matthew 19:26)

Thank You, God, for these wonders of Your love:
1131. writing again
1132. another invitation from Lolly
1133. replying to email
1134. rain at the beginning of spring
1135. Your story in each of our lives
1136. Your timing
1137. taking Benjamin to Elements
1138. softly frozen pomegranate juice
1139. Victor giving Ralph and Rupert away
1140. a quiet quiet time

With gratitude,
Sally

New Growth Wonder

Sometimes
God gives a Word of Wonder
just when we need it most!

"And He who sits on the throne said,
"Behold,
I am making all things new."
And He said,
"Write,
for these words are faithful and true.""
(Revelation 21:5)

So
when life seems
dark and stark
and maybe even dead.

Wait
and
watch.

And wonder
at new growth.

God is making all things new.

Thank You, God, for these wonders of Your love:
1121. Your Word
1122. Margaret rescuing Ralph and Rupert from the storm
1123. puppies coming for comfort as the lightening flashes
1124. realizing one reason for the heaviness
1125. formulating a possible plan
1126. doing the next thing
1127. a good cup of coffee
1128. delivering the pets safe and sound
1129. wondering who I am
1130. Benjamin getting the gift certificate

With gratitude,
Sally

Rooster Wonder

Victor came home from his
Saturday morning yard sale rounds
with a suspicious grin.
"Guess what I bought for us today?"

Roosters!

We named them Ralph and Rupert.
(Rupert is in the crate underneath Ralph.)

Will wonders never cease?

Thank You, Lord, for these wonders of Your love:
1111. the possibility of fresh eggs
1112. Victor's new paint sprayer
1113. walking the dogs
1114. listening to downloaded messages while I simplify
1115. a beautiful March Saturday
1116. turkey sandwiches
1117. Going out with Vic and JV
1118. hearing "Appalachian Spring" on the radio
1119. dreaming out back with Victor
1120. making a start on my office

With gratitude,
Sally

Do the Angels Wonder?

If the angels are watching me,
observing my life,
do they wonder?

Do the angels wonder
if I will come through for God,
if I will do good and share,
if I will love,
if I will offer a sacrifice of praise?

Do the angels wonder, instead,
if I will fail God,
if I will do harm and be selfish,
if I will neglect,
if I will grumble and complain?

Do the angels wonder
how I will turn out?

I wonder.

Thank You, Lord, for these wonders of Your love:
1101. Margaret getting to the bus on time
1102. Ben being excited about the DNow concert
1103. JV feeling better
1104. knowing it is time to do it Your way
1105. Copeland
1106. Milly
1107. Kitty
1108. Little Darlin' and Sweetie Pie
1109. Snowball, Dante, and Doodlie Poo
1110. Sarah sending me the sunrise from our room at Tybee

With gratitude,
Sally

Beyond the Door Wonder

This door appears a bit intimidating.

But, look what lies beyond the door
for the one brave enough
to open the door
and enter in. . .


Oh my!

Thank You, God, for these wonders of Your love:
1091. planning to draw up some plans
1092. surviving another round of body pump
1093. kind Steve's optimism
1094. visiting with dear Retha
1095. "Seven Sacred Pauses"
1096. filling the birdfeeder
1097. this beautiful day
1098. finding my cell phone before I threw away the Chik-fil-a bag
1099. Victor delivering a sweet gift
1100. gathering round a candlelit supper table

With gratitude,
Sally

Open the Door Wonder

A few weeks ago
I began Joyce Rupp's
"Open the Door:
A Journey to the True Self".

And then I stopped.

I know that, as Paula D'Arcy says,
"her consistently strong and effective
insights and exercises lead the reader
step by step into the "holy site" within."

I long to enter into the holy site within.

And yet, something is holding me back.
I feel like the door is huge and solid and shut.
And I do not know if I have the strength to open it.

Do you have a door that remains unopened?

Dear God, please help us by Your grace to open the door.

Thank You, God, for these wonders of Your love:
1081. Kashi Honey Almond Flax cereal with blueberries and strawberries
1082. thinking about humility and falling on my head
1083. watching the DVD of the praise dance recital
1084. seeing exuberant Margaret at age nine
1085. remembering the beauty of each dancer
1086. Victor's sister Joyce - Happy Birthday!
1087. riding home safely
1088. Victor waiting up
1089. a good morning
1090. the possibility of lowering our auto insurance

With gratitude,
Sally

Come Holy Spirit Wonder

Dove descending on Green Bough House of Prayer:

Dear God,
I absolutely can not do life
on my own. I need You.
So, come Holy Spirit,
descend on me, I pray.

Thank You, Lord, for these wonders of Your love:
1071. our wonderful wellness center
1072. Sue's "good morning" greeting
1073. a very challenging new body pump routine
1074. exercising with others
1075. exercising to music
1076. exercising with encouraging teachers
1077. exercising in the morning
1078. Carolyn pulling up right beside Bertha
1079. giving her a hug after too long
1080. picking up Victor's starched and ironed shirts

With gratitude,
Sally